Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 47/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4200); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 23 points higher (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 5
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In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (89/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.