Fairphone 5 vs OnePlus Nord 2T
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300; estimated prices are $770 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 28/100 vs 25/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 2T has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Lighter: 190g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $770
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 3 points higher (28/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (62/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (84/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | OnePlus Nord 2T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $770 | $380 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $390. OnePlus Nord 2T is cheaper by $390.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (62/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (84/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The OnePlus Nord 2T edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.