Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Fairphone 5
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the bigger battery (4288 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Fairphone 5
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4288 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 212g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Fairphone 5, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Fairphone 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 880 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 5
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display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (47/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Fairphone 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.