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; launch prices were $489 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $799
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11047 | |
| 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 | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | $489 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Fairphone 3+ was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.