Fairphone 5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $770 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 25/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $770 vs $1499
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 6/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 212g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 45 points higher (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (41/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (57/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (41/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (57/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 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, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $770 | $1499 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Price difference: $729. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $729.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (41/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (57/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.