Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi 12
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $770 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 25/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12 has the stronger camera (113 vs 108); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi 12
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $750 vs $770
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 20 points higher (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $770 | $750 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $20. Xiaomi 12 is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (19/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (45/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 20 points (45/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi 12?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi 12?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.