Fairphone 5 vs NothingPhone (3a) Pro

Verdict

Fairphone 5 scores higher on the OH Rank (51 vs 50), winning 4 of 10 categories including Battery and IP Protection. NothingPhone (3a) Pro is 1.7mm wider than Fairphone 5. NothingPhone (3a) Pro is the more recent release, from Mar 25, 2025.

Score Breakdown

Category

Fairphone 5

75.8mm (2.98in) · Sep 2023 · Rank #225

NothingPhone (3a) Pro

77.5mm (3.05in) · Mar 25, 2025 · Rank #228
Performance /15
0
5
Battery /15
8
7
Screen /15
3
10
IP Protection /15
15
6
Main Camera /15
9
12
Selfie /5
3
4
Video /5
3
3
SD Memory /5
5
0
Software /5
5
3
Desktop Replacement /5
0
0
TOTAL
51
50
Fairphone 5
75.8mm (2.98in) · Sep 2023 · Rank #225
0+8+3+15+9+3+3+5+5+0 = 51
NothingPhone (3a) Pro
77.5mm (3.05in) · Mar 25, 2025 · Rank #228
5+7+10+6+12+4+3+0+3+0 = 50
Midrange

Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.

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