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; estimated prices are $770 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 25/100 (a 40-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).
Fairphone 5
OnePlus Ace 6
- Lighter: 212g vs 213g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $399 vs $770
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 40 points higher (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (79/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3391399 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $770 | $399 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $371. OnePlus Ace 6 is cheaper by $371.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (73/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (48/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (79/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 40 points (65/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.