Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $770 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 25/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 5 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 108); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $770 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 34/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 212g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 38 points higher (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (19/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (57/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $770 | $1099 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Price difference: $329. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $329.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (73/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (19/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (96/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (57/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 38 points (63/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.