Fairphone 5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 212g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (58/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (53/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (58/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.