Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; estimated prices are $770 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4200).
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Overall rating 47/100
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $760 vs $770
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (80/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Price | $770 | $760 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Price difference: $10. Xiaomi 15S Pro is cheaper by $10.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (77/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.