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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 47/100 (a 31-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 215g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 31 points higher (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (66/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
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display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (66/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 31 points (78/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
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 (67/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.