Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $770 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 47/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200).
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Cheaper: $770 vs $899
- Overall rating 47/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 35 points higher (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| 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 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $770 | $899 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $129. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $129.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 35 points (82/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.