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 — 47/100 vs 38/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 5 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 10/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Fairphone 5 scores 9 points higher (47/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (36/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1736 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (48/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (36/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Fairphone 5 edges out the ZTE Libero 5G III by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Fairphone 5 (48/100 vs 10/100).