Fairphone 5 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $770 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 25/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4200); the Nothing Phone (2) is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Nothing Phone (2)
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 201g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $770
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 19 points higher (44/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (38/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (38/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1436722 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 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 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $770 | $599 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Price difference: $171. Nothing Phone (2) is cheaper by $171.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (38/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.