Fairphone 5 vs Infinix Zero 30

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Infinix Zero 30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 30 leads — 61/100 vs 47/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Zero 30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Zero 30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 212g).

The Infinix Zero 30 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Fairphone 5

Performance —
Display 72
Camera 48
Battery 28
Portability 36
Value for money —

Infinix Zero 30

Performance 59
Display 89
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 69
Value for money —

What makes Fairphone 5 better?


  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Infinix Zero 30 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 212g

  • Better camera (54/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 36/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Infinix Zero 30, the Infinix Zero 30 scores 14 points higher (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (69/100 vs 36/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Fairphone 5 Infinix Zero 30
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
AnTuTu — 981459
Geekbench Single — 1120
Geekbench Multi — 3665
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 68W
DXOMark (camera) 108 —
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 13, XOS 13
Brightness (peak) 880 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP53
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm 164.5×75.0×7.9 mm
Weight 212 g 185 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Fairphone 5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera

Infinix Zero 30

  • Main: 108MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 50MP
54
camera

Display comparison

Fairphone 5

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display

Infinix Zero 30

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Fairphone 5

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery

Infinix Zero 30

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (53/100 vs 28/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (69/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Zero 30 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Infinix Zero 30?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Infinix Zero 30 — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Zero 30 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Infinix Zero 30?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Infinix Zero 30 (69/100 vs 36/100).