Fairphone 5 vs ZTE Blade V50
The Fairphone 5 (2023) is priced at $770, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 25/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
ZTE Blade V50
- Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $351 vs $770
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 7 points higher (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $770 | $351 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $419. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $419.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (48/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (35/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (77/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.