Fairphone 5 vs Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $770 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 25/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Cheaper: $770 vs $900
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 212g
- Higher performance (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra scores 28 points higher (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1542434 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 125W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $770 | $900 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $130. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $130.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (23/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 28 points (53/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on performance (23/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.