Fairphone 6 vs ZTE Blade V50
The Fairphone 6 (2025) is priced at $565, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4415); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Fairphone 6
ZTE Blade V50
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Cheaper: $351 vs $565
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Fairphone 6 scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $565 | $351 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $214. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $214.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (77/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 6 edges out the ZTE Blade V50 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.