Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 47/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 219g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.