Fairphone 3+ vs Xiaomi 17
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $489 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 243,691); the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Xiaomi 17
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $709
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 10162 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Fairphone 3+ was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (95/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.