Fairphone 5 vs ZTE Axon 50 Lite
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 16/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 50 Lite is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- Faster charging: 30W vs 5W
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Lite, the Fairphone 5 scores 9 points higher (25/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite leads (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | ZTE Axon 50 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 5W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: —
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- 6.6"
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (36/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?
The Fairphone 5 edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Lite by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.