Apple iPhone Fold vs Fairphone 5
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Fairphone 5
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Fairphone 5, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Fairphone 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | — | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 880 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Fairphone 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on camera score (53/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.