Fairphone 6+ vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 53/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 1,101,953); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6+
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 193g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 14 points higher (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (74/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6+ | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1101953 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6+ and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Fairphone 6+ by 11.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (66/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (74/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6+ or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6+ — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6+ and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Fairphone 6+ has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6+ or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6+ or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6+ over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.