Fairphone 5 vs Motorola Moto G55
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025; estimated prices are $770 and $261. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Motorola Moto G55
- Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $261 vs $770
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Motorola Moto G55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $770 | $261 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G55
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $509. Motorola Moto G55 is cheaper by $509.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (48/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Moto G55?
The Motorola Moto G55 edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Moto G55?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Moto G55?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Motorola Moto G55?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.