Fairphone 5 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $770 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 25/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200).
Fairphone 5
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $770
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 54 points higher (79/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $770 | $599 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $171. Realme GT 8 Pro is cheaper by $171.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 54 points (79/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.