Fairphone 6 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $565 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Fairphone 6
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $565 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (88/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $565 | $799 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Fairphone 6 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Fairphone 6 by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $234. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $234.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (88/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (83/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.