Fairphone 6 vs Xiaomi 12
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $565 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 34/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4415); the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,027,025); the Xiaomi 12 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 6
Xiaomi 12
- Cheaper: $565 vs $750
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Lighter: 180g vs 193g
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 11 points higher (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (19/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $565 | $750 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 6 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 leads Fairphone 6 by 22.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $185. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $185.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (19/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (45/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (75/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Xiaomi 12?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Xiaomi 12?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.