Fairphone 5 vs Realme Narzo 50 Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads — 49/100 vs 47/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (72/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Lighter: 181g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 28/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Realme Narzo 50 Pro, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro scores 2 points higher (49/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads (46/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (46/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (70/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (46/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (70/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (70/100 vs 36/100).