Fairphone 5 vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 4200); the OnePlus Ace 6 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
OnePlus Ace 6
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 213g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (79/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3332530 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $399 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (79/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.