Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $770 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 108).
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 212g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $770 vs $999
- Better portability (36/100 vs 29/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $770 | $999 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $229. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $229.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.