Fairphone 5 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $770 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Better camera (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $770
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (79/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $770 | $449 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $321. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $321.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (48/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (90/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (79/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.