Fairphone 6 vs Redmi K90
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $565 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 34/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4415); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,027,025); the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 6
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Cheaper: $401 vs $565
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 34 points higher (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (69/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $565 | $401 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 6 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Fairphone 6 by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $164. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $164.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (69/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (71/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (58/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Redmi K90?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Redmi K90?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.