Fairphone 5 vs Redmi K90
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $770 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 25/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Redmi K90
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $401 vs $770
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 43 points higher (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $770 | $401 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $369. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $369.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 43 points (68/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi K90?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi K90?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.