Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 47/100 vs 28/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 5 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (48/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (28/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 155g vs 212g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Fairphone 5 scores 19 points higher (47/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (28/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (28/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | $720 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Fairphone 5
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In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (72/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (48/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (28/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a better fit for everyday use.