Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Overall rating 47/100
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 212g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (45/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (45/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.