Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $770 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Lighter: 212g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $770 vs $2199
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (57/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 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 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $770 | $2199 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Price difference: $1429. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $1429.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (51/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (57/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (64/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.