Fairphone 3+ vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $489 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 13/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Fairphone 3+
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 71 points higher (84/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $489 | $799 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $310. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $310.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (88/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 71 points (84/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.