Fairphone 4 vs Xiaomi 17
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 517,683); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper: $449 vs $709
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 10/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $449 | $709 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Fairphone 4 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $260. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $260.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (87/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.