ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Fairphone 3+
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632; estimated prices are $979 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads — 53/100 vs 13/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Fairphone 3+
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $979
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Fairphone 3+, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 scores 40 points higher (53/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (57/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (76/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $979 | $489 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads Fairphone 3+ by 861.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $490. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $490.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (45/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (57/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (63/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 40 points (53/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.