Fairphone 5 vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $770 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 47/100 vs 25/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Sony Xperia 5 V has the stronger camera (118 vs 108); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $770 vs $999
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 212g
- Higher performance (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 22 points higher (47/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1519456 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 182 g | |
| Price | $770 | $999 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $229. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $229.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (26/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 22 points (47/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use.