Fairphone 3+ vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $489 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $1639
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 14213 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Fairphone 3+ by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1150. Fairphone 3+ was $1150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (99/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.