[ FAIRPHONE ]
Smartphones
Fairphone 5
Overall Score
54/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
256966
Graphics (GPU)
154721
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Fairphone 5 is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 54/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
23/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Below Average
54/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
43/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery cycles | 1300 cycles |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 4200 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 20 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:05 hr |
| Gaming | 04:16 hr |
| Max charge power | 30 W |
| Replaceable | Yes |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Standby | 117 hr |
| Watching video | 10:08 hr |
| Web browsing | 06:03 hr |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 256966 |
| Data manipulation | 8463 |
| GPU | 154721 |
| Graphics score | 305 |
| Graphics test | 2 FPS |
| Memory | 104511 |
| Multi-core score | 2990 |
| Photo editing | 18366 |
| Single-core score | 1121 |
| Stability | 99% |
| Total score | 736307 |
| UX | 220109 |
| Video editing | 5798 |
| Web score | 7145 |
| Writing score | 11497 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 4G network | LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/20/28/32/38/40/41/42/48/66/71 |
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 18 |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 1 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi MiMO- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| eSIM support* | Yes |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Blue |
| Drop resistance | Excellent (A) · 300 drops |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 161.6 mm (6.36 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Repairability | Excellent (4.37/5) |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm (0.38 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP55 |
| Weight | 212 g (7.48 oz) |
| Width | 75.83 mm (2.99 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Contrast | ∞ Infinity |
| Display features | - DCI-P3- Always-On Display |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 880 nits |
| PPI | 459 ppi |
| PWM | 90 Hz |
| RGB color space | 99.8% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 pixels |
| Response time | 6 ms |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 82.2% |
| Size | 6.46 inches |
| Touch sampling rate | 300 Hz |
| Type | OLED |
DxOMark main camera tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bokeh | 45 |
| Preview | 64 |
| Samples | Photo samples of Fairphone 5 from DxOMark |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Ultrawide: 50 MP3) Depth |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1 micron |
| Sensor | Sony IMX800 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.49" (≈ 0.67 inch) |
| Slow motion | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Optical |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB |
| Memory clock | 3200 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 |
| RAM size | 6 GB |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | August 2023 |
| Bundled charger | Not included |
| Category | Flagship |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $699 |
| Release date | September 2023 |
| SAR (body) | 0.847 W/kg |
| SAR (head) | 0.4 W/kg |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Compass- Fingerprint |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
| Graphics | Adreno 642L |
| Max clock | 2700 MHz |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 30 GB |
| OS updates | 8 years |
| Operating system | Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14) |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | No |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).