ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Fairphone 3+
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632; launch prices were $999 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads — 65/100 vs 26/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Fairphone 3+
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $999
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Fairphone 3+, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 scores 39 points higher (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (60/100 vs 15/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, Fairphone 3+ — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (60/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $489 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Fairphone 3+ by 650.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Fairphone 3+ was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (76/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (48/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (60/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (76/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Fairphone 3+?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users.