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Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.46 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP

Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB)
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

6.8

User score

â–²Better than 50% of smartphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

25%

6.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.5

Camera

15%

6.8

Display

15%

4.7

Battery

10%

7.9

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

â–²Better than 52%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

2.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 94%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

25%

6.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.5

Camera

15%

6.8

Display

15%

4.7

Battery

10%

7.9

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

6.7
User score
User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

2.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
2.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 2.9 points, which is lower than 61.7% of smartphones.
2.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.3
Brand name
Fairphone
Processor model
Qualcomm QCM6490
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm QCM6490 processor model which is slower than processors in 65.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.7 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.7 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 62.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP which is higher than that of 66.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 87.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.46 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.46 inches which is smaller than the screens of 84.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1224x 2700 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1224x2700 px which is higher than that of 76.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Pixel density
459 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 459 ppi which is higher than that of 88% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,200 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,200 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
30 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 30 W which is slower than in 61.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
162 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162 mm which is shorter than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Width
75.5 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.5 mm which is narrower than 59.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
10.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 10.5 mm which is thicker than 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Weight
225 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 225 g which is heavier than 83.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.6% of smartphones.
Device volume
121,500 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 121,500 cm³ which is larger than 88.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 16.2% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (459 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    459 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1224x2700 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1224x2700 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.7 GHz & 4x2.4 GHz & 3x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.7 GHz & 4x2.4 GHz & 3x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 12.5% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 53.1% higher PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (6,720 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    6,720 vs 4,389
  • 19% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,121 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,121 vs 942
  • 2x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 50% more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (384 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    384 vs 256
  • 17.8% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,985 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    2,985 vs 2,533
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • Has an iris scanner
    This smartphone features an iris scanner, the average smartphone does not. 0.7% of smartphones include iris recognition.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 16.2% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (459 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    459 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1224x2700 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1224x2700 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 17% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (772 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    772 nits vs 660 nits
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 16.3% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (9.3 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    9.3 vs 8
  • 1.6 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (162 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    162 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm QCM6490 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm QCM6490 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 16% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4200 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 14.5% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (812 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    812 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 0.21 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.46 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 17.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.81 vs 8.000).
    6.81 vs 8
  • 34.6% more expensive
    Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£350 vs £260).
    £350 vs £260
  • 86.3% less popular
    Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (2.92 vs 5.4).
    2.92 vs 5.44
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm QCM6490 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm QCM6490 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 14.5% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (812 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    812 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (304 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    304 vs 608
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.21 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.46 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 16% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4200 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 28.8% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (560 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    560 min vs 786 min
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (88 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    88 vs 99.5
  • 9.1% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (30 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    30 W vs 33 W
  • 14.7% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (225 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    225 g vs 196.2 g
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP55 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP55 vs IP67
  • 2.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (10.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    10.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Netherlands vs China
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    August 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 24.2% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (121500 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    121,500 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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samthursfield.wordpress.com
17/09/2024
Summary of the review
Fairphone 5 review - Sam Thursfield
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ounapuu.ee
06/03/2024
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Fairphone 5 long-term review: notes on 1 year and 3 months of use(www.androidpolice.com) | October 2, 2023 | Fairphone 5 review: The most uncompromisi...
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engadget.com
30/08/2023
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The Fairphone 5 is boring… how exciting!
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pocket-lint.com
30/08/2023
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Fairphone 5 review: A matter of priorities Are you interested in a specific aspect of these reviews, such as repairability or camera performance?
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phonearena.com
14/11/2023
Summary of the review
Fairphone 5 hands-on preview: all you need is a screwdriver
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techradar.com
26/08/2024
Summary of the review
Fairphone 5 review: the premium eco-friendly smartphone
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cnet.com
30/08/2023
Summary of the review
Fairphone 5 Review: The Phone That Wants to Save the World
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theguardian.com
08/09/2023
Summary of the review
Fairphone 5 review: could this be the first phone to last 10 years?
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dxomark.com
15/09/2023
Summary of the review
Fairphone 5 Camera test - DXOMARK
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techadvisor.com
24/09/2024
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What we like about Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB)

  • Unrivaled repairability with a highly modular design that allows for easy at-home repairs.
  • Exceptional long-term software support, with 8 to 10 years of promised security updates.
  • User-replaceable battery that can be swapped in seconds without tools.
  • Strong ethical credentials, including fair-trade materials and living wages for factory workers.
  • Includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 2TB.
  • Clean, bloat-free 'stock' Android software experience.
  • Vibrant 90Hz OLED display that is a significant upgrade over previous models.

What we don't like about Fairphone 5 (6GB + 128GB)

  • High price point relative to hardware specifications compared to mainstream rivals like the Pixel 7a.
  • Average camera performance, particularly struggling with detail and color consistency in low light.
  • Bulky and heavy design ('chonky') compared to modern flagship smartphones.
  • Mid-range processor performance that may feel sluggish for intensive gaming or become outdated over 10 years.
  • Lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack and wireless charging capabilities.
  • Fingerprint sensor on the power button can be difficult to reach or finicky for some users.
  • Software issues reported by some, including buggy auto-brightness and occasional system crashes.

Verdict

The Fairphone 5 is a uniquely modular and ethically produced smartphone designed for longevity and easy repairability, running on Android 13 with guaranteed software support until 2031. It features a 6.46-inch OLED display, is powered by a Qualcomm QCM6490 processor optimized for industrial use, and comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD. Main pros include its sustainable build, use of fair-trade materials, swappable 4200mAh battery, and excellent 8-year warranty and software promise. Potential cons are a higher price point compared to phones with similar specs, a mid-range camera performance, and the processor's performance is adequate but not flagship-tier.

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