Fairphone 3+ vs Xiaomi 12
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $489 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 13/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 243,691); the Xiaomi 12 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Xiaomi 12
- Cheaper: $489 vs $750
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 189g
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 32 points higher (45/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (76/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 4453 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $489 | $750 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Fairphone 3+ by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $261. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $261.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (19/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (76/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 32 points (45/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Xiaomi 12?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Xiaomi 12?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.