Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 47/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better camera (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (72/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 28/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 1 points higher (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $166 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 Fairphone 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (48/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (68/100 vs 36/100).