Fairphone 5 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 238g
- Better portability (36/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (91/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (91/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.