Fairphone 4 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 517,683); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $892
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 10/100, 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 4 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $892 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Fairphone 4 by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $443. Fairphone 4 was $443 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (83/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Fairphone 4 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.