Fairphone 5 vs Realme V30
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 11/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V30 doesn't; the Realme V30 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Realme V30
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Realme V30, the Fairphone 5 scores 14 points higher (25/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V30 leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V30 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme V30 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Realme V30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 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 | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme V30
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme V30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V30 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (36/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V30 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme V30 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme V30?
The Fairphone 5 is noticeably better than the Realme V30 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Realme V30?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme V30 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme V30?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Realme V30?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use.