Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $770 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 25/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 228g).
Fairphone 5
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Lighter: 212g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $662 vs $770
- Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 12 points higher (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $770 | $662 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $108. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $108.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (35/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.