Fairphone 5 vs Poco F8
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $770 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 25/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200).
Fairphone 5
Poco F8
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $770
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 36 points higher (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $770 | $499 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $271. Poco F8 is cheaper by $271.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 36 points (61/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Poco F8?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Poco F8 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco F8?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Poco F8?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.