Fairphone 3+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $489 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 26/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Fairphone 3+
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $999
- Better portability (50/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 59 points higher (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (82/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 10200 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $489 | $999 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $510. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $510.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (50/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (82/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 59 points (85/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.