Fairphone 5
#941
vivo X51 5G
#754Category Breakdown
Fairphone 5
vivo X51 5G
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
52.553.6
Display
84.584.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
75.877.8
Overall
67.268.3
Summary
- The Fairphone 5 features a 6.46-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1224 x 2700 pixels and a peak brightness of 880 nits, while the vivo X51 5G has a slightly larger 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the Fairphone 5 is powered by a Qualcomm QCM6490 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 765G in the vivo X51 5G.
- The camera systems differ significantly; the Fairphone 5 has a dual rear camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, while the vivo X51 5G features a more versatile quad-camera system with a 48 MP main sensor and advanced optical zoom capabilities.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Fairphone 5 at 4200 mAh and the vivo X51 5G at 4315 mAh, though the latter supports slightly faster charging at 33W.
- Software-wise, the Fairphone 5 runs Android 13 with a promise of multiple updates, while the vivo X51 5G launched with Android 10 and has limited software support.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Fairphone 5 utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame, while the vivo X51 5G features glass on both front and back with an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Fairphone 5
vivo X51 5G
General
Release Date
2023, August 30
2020, October 21
Announced
2023, August 30
2020, October 21
Description
Modular phone with swappable components
N/A
Display
Size
6.46"
6.56"
Type
OLED, 90Hz, 880 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1224 x 2700 pixels (~459 ppi density)
1080 x 2376 pixels (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1224
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QCM6490 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 643
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF, gimbal OIS8 MP, f/3.4, 135mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
50 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.74µm
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4315 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, removable
4315 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 50% in 20 min
33W wired, 57% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.6 x 75.8 x 9.6 mm (6.36 x 2.98 x 0.38 in)
158.5 x 72.8 x 8 mm (6.24 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
212 g
181.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Matte Black, Sky Blue, Transparent
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (4CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No