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Fairphone 6+ vs OnePlus Nord 5

Reviewers rate the Fairphone 6+ higher: 76 against 71 for the OnePlus Nord 5.

76

Fairphone 6+

Reviewers agree · 8 reviews

Suits buyers who prioritise repairability, long software support and ethical production over raw speed or camera quality. Trade-offs are mid-range performance, average cameras and battery, IP55 protection, and a high price for the segment.

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71

OnePlus Nord 5

Some disagreement · 10 reviews

Suits buyers wanting strong performance, a large bright 144Hz screen and fast charging at a mid-range price. Trade-offs include a polycarbonate frame, only IP65 protection, no wireless charging, and weaker value than rivals such as the Poco F7 for several reviewers.

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Scores

MeasureFairphone 6+OnePlus Nord 5
Consensus score7671

Reviewers who tested both

5 publications have scored both phones. 1 scored the Fairphone 6+ higher.

PublicationFairphone 6+OnePlus Nord 5
Tom's Guide3.5/53.5/5
Trusted Reviews4/54/5
PC-Welt4/54/5
The Verge8/107/10
Tech Advisor4/54/5

Key specs

SpecFairphone 6+OnePlus Nord 5
ReleasedAugust 2025July 2025
Launch price (USD)$649$530
Launch price (UK)£569£399
Launch price (Europe)€649€449
Form factorStandardStandard
OSAndroidAndroid
Display6.3″6.8″
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto lensNoNo
Battery4,415 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired charging30 W80 W
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Base storage256 GB256 GB
Weight193 g211 g
Water resistanceIP55IP65
Software updates7 years6 years

Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.