Fairphone 6 vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $565 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 47/100 vs 34/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,519,456 vs 1,027,025); the Sony Xperia 5 V is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 6
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $565 vs $999
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1519456 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 193g
- Higher performance (26/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 13 points higher (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (26/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (26/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (71/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1519456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 182 g | |
| Price | $565 | $999 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 6 and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Fairphone 6 by 32.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $434. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $434.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (26/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (39/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (26/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use.