Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Fairphone 5
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 65/100 vs 47/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Fairphone 5
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Fairphone 5, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 18 points higher (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Fairphone 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 880 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (47/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Fairphone 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Fairphone 5?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.