Fairphone 5 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 23/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200).
Fairphone 5
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Fairphone 5 scores 2 points higher (25/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 31/100). 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 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (27/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
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 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (48/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (27/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Fairphone 5 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.