Fairphone 5 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; estimated prices are $770 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 25/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4200).
Fairphone 5
Nothing Phone (3)
- Cheaper: $770 vs $799
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 212g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 36 points higher (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2306162 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $770 | $799 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Price difference: $29. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.