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 — 56/100 vs 25/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Apple iPhone Fold
Fairphone 5
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Fairphone 5, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 31 points higher (56/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Fairphone 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $770 |
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (19/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 31 points (56/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Fairphone 5 — 25/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.