Fairphone 3+ vs Google Pixel 8a
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3; estimated prices are $489 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 13/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 243,691); the Google Pixel 8a is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Google Pixel 8a
- Cheaper: $489 vs $499
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4492 vs 3040 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Google Pixel 8a, the Google Pixel 8a scores 35 points higher (48/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (70/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Google Pixel 8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1433693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 4458 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4492 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $489 | $499 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Google Pixel 8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Fairphone 3+ by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $10. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $10.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (70/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (25/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Google Pixel 8a are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 35 points (48/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Google Pixel 8a?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Google Pixel 8a — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Google Pixel 8a?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.