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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Realme GT7
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2415876 | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed 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 Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.