Fairphone 6 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $565 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 34/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4415); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Fairphone 6
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $504 vs $565
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 33 points higher (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (82/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $565 | $504 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 6 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Fairphone 6 by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $61. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $61.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (82/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (77/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 33 points (67/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.