Fairphone 4 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 19/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 517,683).
Fairphone 4
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Cheaper: $449 vs $799
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 65 points higher (84/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (83/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $449 | $799 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Fairphone 4 by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (88/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (83/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 65 points (84/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.