Fairphone 6 vs Redmi K90
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 53/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4415); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,027,025); the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Redmi K90
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 23 points higher (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Fairphone 6 by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (58/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (72/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 23 points (76/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Redmi K90?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Redmi K90?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.