Fairphone 4 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 69); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Fairphone 4 was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (93/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.