Fairphone 4 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $449 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 566,483); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $986
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Fairphone 4 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $537. Fairphone 4 was $537 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (33/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.