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; estimated prices are $770 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 25/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200).
Fairphone 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Lighter: 212g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $770 vs $1999
- Better camera (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 40 points higher (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (40/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (57/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1968x2184 | |
| 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 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 | $1999 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Price difference: $1229. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $1229.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (40/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 (57/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 40 points (65/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.