Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi 17
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $770 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 47/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $709 vs $770
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $770 | $709 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $61. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $61.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.