Fairphone 5 vs Poco F7 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $770 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4200); the Poco F7 Ultra is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Poco F7 Ultra
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $500 vs $770
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Poco F7 Ultra, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Poco F7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2931492 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 32 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 212 g | |
| Price | $770 | $500 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $270. Poco F7 Ultra is cheaper by $270.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Poco F7 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.