Fairphone 5 vs OnePlus 15T
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $770 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 4200); the OnePlus 15T is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
OnePlus 15T
- Cheaper: $770 vs $799
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 212g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the OnePlus 15T, the OnePlus 15T scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the OnePlus 15T are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | OnePlus 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3676955 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $770 | $799 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $29. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (88/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the OnePlus 15T are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the OnePlus 15T?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus 15T — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the OnePlus 15T?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.