Fairphone 6+ vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4415); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,101,953); the Fairphone 6+ is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6+
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6+ | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1101953 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6+ and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Fairphone 6+ by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 6+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (89/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6+ and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 6+ has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6+ or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6+ over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.