Fairphone 4 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Fairphone 4 (2021) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 4 leads — 19/100 vs 5/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Fairphone 4
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Fairphone 4 scores 14 points higher (19/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 11 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (49/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Fairphone 4 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.