Apple iPhone 14 vs Fairphone 5
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490; estimated prices are $799 and $770. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 14 leads — 34/100 vs 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 5 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 14 has the stronger camera (133 vs 108); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 212g).
Apple iPhone 14
Fairphone 5
- Lighter: 172g vs 212g
- Higher performance (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $770 vs $799
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Fairphone 5, the Apple iPhone 14 scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Fairphone 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
| AnTuTu | 1359000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2252 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5608 | — | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 108 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 880 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 212 g | |
| Price | $799 | $770 |
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $29. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (28/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (19/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 14 edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Fairphone 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 14 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 14 leads on performance (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.