Fairphone 5 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $770 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4200); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.6mm).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 19
Design 35
Value for money 57
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Fairphone 5 better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 210g vs 212g
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $770

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4119955
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" OLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1224x2700 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 108
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 880 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP68
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 212 g 210 g
Price $770 $561
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 5
$770
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $209. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $209.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.