Fairphone 5
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Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra
#872Category Breakdown
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra
Performance
88.788.9
Camera
95.367.8
Display
86.788.6
Battery
29.530.6
Build
75.280.5
Connectivity
87.184.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
75.967.5
Summary
- The Fairphone 5 features a 6.46-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra has a slightly larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the Fairphone is powered by the Qualcomm QCM6490 chipset, whereas the Redmi K30 Ultra utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 1000+, with both offering 128GB of storage options.
- The camera system on the Fairphone includes a dual 50 MP setup with OIS, while the Redmi K30 Ultra boasts a 64 MP main camera without OIS, along with additional lenses for versatility.
- Battery capacity is 4200 mAh for the Fairphone and 4500 mAh for the Redmi, with charging speeds of 30W and 33W respectively.
- Software-wise, the Fairphone runs Android 13 with a promise of extensive updates, while the Redmi K30 Ultra initially ships with Android 10 and MIUI 12.
- Both devices have a premium build quality featuring Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, but the Fairphone has a plastic back compared to the glass back of the Redmi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Fairphone 5
Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra
General
Release Date
2023, August 30
2020, August 11
Announced
2023, August 30
2020, August 11
Description
Modular phone with swappable components
N/A
Display
Size
6.46"
6.67"
Type
OLED, 90Hz, 880 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution
1224 x 2700 pixels (~459 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1224
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QCM6490 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 643
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
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)
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.74µm
Motorized pop-up 20 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, removable
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 50% in 20 min
33W wired, PD, QC4, 100% in 58 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.6 x 75.8 x 9.6 mm (6.36 x 2.98 x 0.38 in)
163.3 x 75.4 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 2.97 x 0.36 in)
Weight
212 g
213 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Matte Black, Sky Blue, Transparent
Moonlight White, Midnight Black, Mint Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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/6, 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 (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass