Fairphone 5 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Fairphone 5 (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 5/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Fairphone 5 scores 20 points higher (25/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (19/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 20 points (25/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.