Fairphone 6 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4415); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 10243 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Fairphone 6 by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.