Fairphone 5 vs Realme Neo7
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 47/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the Realme Neo7 is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Realme Neo7
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 213g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Realme Neo7, the Realme Neo7 scores 20 points higher (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Realme Neo7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2550332 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 20 points (67/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Realme Neo7?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme Neo7?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.