Fairphone 5 vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $770 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the Redmi K80 Pro is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 19
Design 35
Value for money 57
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 79
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
  • Lighter: 212g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper: $511 vs $770

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (79/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 Redmi K80 Pro
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3014660
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 108
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 15
Brightness (peak) 880 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP68
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 212 g 215 g
Price $770 $511
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 5
$770
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Price difference: $259. Redmi K80 Pro is cheaper by $259.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (79/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.