Fairphone 5 vs Google Pixel 8a
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3; estimated prices are $770 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 25/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 8a has the stronger camera (136 vs 108); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Google Pixel 8a
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $770
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (25/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Google Pixel 8a, the Google Pixel 8a scores 23 points higher (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Google Pixel 8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1433693 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4492 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $770 | $499 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Price difference: $271. Google Pixel 8a is cheaper by $271.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (70/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (65/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 23 points (48/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Google Pixel 8a?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Google Pixel 8a — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Google Pixel 8a?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.