Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $770 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads — 51/100 vs 25/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12T Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 12T Pro has the stronger camera (129 vs 108); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $600 vs $770
- Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Xiaomi 12T Pro scores 26 points higher (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1484323 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 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 | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $770 | $600 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $170. Xiaomi 12T Pro is cheaper by $170.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (22/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 26 points (51/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for everyday use.