Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 47/100 vs 46/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has the bigger battery (4350 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 212g vs 240g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4350 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, the Fairphone 5 scores 1 points higher (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (36/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 961191 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 168.6×79.9×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 240 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (36/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro 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 XCover7 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Fairphone 5 (36/100 vs 20/100).