Fairphone 5 vs Google Pixel 9
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $770 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 25/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 9 has the stronger camera (143 vs 108); the Google Pixel 9 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Google Pixel 9
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Cheaper: $770 vs $799
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 212g
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Google Pixel 9, the Google Pixel 9 scores 25 points higher (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Google Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1561427 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4900 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.3" Actua OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2424x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 143 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $770 | $799 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Price difference: $29. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (25/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 25 points (50/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Google Pixel 9?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Google Pixel 9 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Google Pixel 9?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.