Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 212g vs 224g
- Overall rating 47/100
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (83/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Fairphone 5
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (83/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.