Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 47/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4200); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 19 points higher (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 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 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.