Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S10
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820; estimated prices are $770 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 9/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 5 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $770 vs $899
- Better camera (48/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 2/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 212g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S10, the Fairphone 5 scores 16 points higher (25/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (19/100 vs 2/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (48/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (19/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy S10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Samsung Exynos 9820 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 745471 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2322 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3040x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 157 g | |
| Price | $770 | $899 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Price difference: $129. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $129.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (48/100 vs 11/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (19/100 vs 2/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S10 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S10 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use.