Fairphone 4 vs Xiaomi 12
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $449 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 19/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 517,683); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Xiaomi 12
- Cheaper: $449 vs $750
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 26 points higher (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (45/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (45/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (79/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $449 | $750 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Fairphone 4 by 60.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $301. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $301.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (19/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (45/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 26 points (45/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Xiaomi 12?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Xiaomi 12?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.