Fairphone 5 vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; estimated prices are $770 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 34/100 vs 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); the Nothing Phone (4b) is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $355 vs $770
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4b) 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 Nothing Phone (4b) leads (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $770 | $355 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $415. Nothing Phone (4b) is cheaper by $415.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (48/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (45/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) 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 Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.