Fairphone 6 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Fairphone 6 (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Fairphone 6
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Fairphone 6 scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | $565 | — |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (39/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (24/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.