Fairphone 5 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $770 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 39/100 vs 25/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the stronger camera (129 vs 108); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 257g).
Fairphone 5
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Faster charging: 30W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 212g vs 257g
- Cheaper: $770 vs $1799
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 14 points higher (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (29/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (29/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (57/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1401321 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4516 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 8.0" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2076x2152 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 21W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 2700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 257 g | |
| Price | $770 | $1799 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 8.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2076x2152
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 7W
Price difference: $1029. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $1029.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (20/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (29/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (35/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (57/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.