Fairphone 5 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $770 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 25/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 201g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $459 vs $770
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 18 points higher (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1063102 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $770 | $459 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $311. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $311.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (44/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.