Fairphone 5 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 7/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 5 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Fairphone 5
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 207g vs 212g
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Fairphone 5 scores 18 points higher (25/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (19/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
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 Libero 5G III (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (19/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Fairphone 5 is noticeably better than the ZTE Libero 5G III — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.