Fairphone 6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4415); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 226g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Fairphone 6 by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (93/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.