Fairphone 5 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 227g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.