Fairphone 6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 53/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4415); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Performance 60
Display 82
Camera 42
Battery 33
Portability 47
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 224g

  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1027025
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4415 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 34 points higher (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Fairphone 6: The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 6 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1027025 3942923
Geekbench Single 1162 3640
Geekbench Multi 3315 11033
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2484 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4415 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2484
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
  • 4415 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
53/100
1027025 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +74.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Fairphone 6 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 6
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (98/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (83/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.