Fairphone 5 vs Redmi Note 15 Pro+
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ leads — 61/100 vs 47/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 212g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro+, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ scores 14 points higher (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ leads (68/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (62/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Redmi Note 15 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 975892 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.3×78.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $370 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (62/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ — 61/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (68/100 vs 28/100).