Fairphone 3+ vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $489 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 224g).
Fairphone 3+
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 189g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $892
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (98/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $892 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $403. Fairphone 3+ was $403 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (98/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.