Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $770 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 108); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 212g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $770 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" 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 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $770 | $999 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $229. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $229.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (35/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.