Fairphone 5 vs Google Pixel 11a
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11a leads — 65/100 vs 47/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Google Pixel 11a
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Google Pixel 11a, the Google Pixel 11a scores 18 points higher (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Google Pixel 11a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Google Tensor G6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1933536 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2755 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7563 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2424 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3350 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 11a?
The Google Pixel 11a is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Google Pixel 11a?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Google Pixel 11a — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 11a?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Google Pixel 11a?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users.