Fairphone 6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $565 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 34/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4415); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 226g).
Fairphone 6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 193g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $565 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 48 points higher (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (87/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (71/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| 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, 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $565 | $999 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
We compared Fairphone 6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Fairphone 6 by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $434. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $434.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (93/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (72/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 48 points (82/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.