Fairphone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 201g vs 212g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.