Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Z70S Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $770 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 25/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 228g).
Fairphone 5
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Lighter: 212g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $770 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Z70S Ultra, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 45 points higher (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Z70S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3228937 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $770 | $799 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $29. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (35/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users.