Fairphone 5 vs Realme GT7

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200).

The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance
Display 72
Camera 48
Battery 28
Portability 36
Value for money
Realme GT7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 61
Battery 90
Portability 53
Value for money 90
What makes Fairphone 5 better?

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes Realme GT7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 206g vs 212g

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (53/100 vs 36/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT7: The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 Realme GT7
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
AnTuTu 2496976
Geekbench Single 2233
Geekbench Multi 7478
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 2780x1264
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 108
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 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 206 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Realme GT7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display
Realme GT7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Realme GT7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
90
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknown
Realme GT7
$420
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 28/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (53/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme GT7?

The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Realme GT7?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme GT7?

The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Realme GT7?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.