Fairphone 5 vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 22/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 212g).

The Fairphone 5 edges out the ZTE V40 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 19
Design 35
Value for money 57
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 5 better?

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 212g

  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Fairphone 5 scores 3 points higher (25/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 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 V40 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (62/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 30W 65W
DXOMark (camera) 108
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 11
Brightness (peak) 880 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP55
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 212 g 190 g
Price $770
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 5
$770
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 V40 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (62/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Fairphone 5 edges out the ZTE V40 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.