Fairphone 3+ vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $489 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 39/100 vs 13/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 3040); the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 257g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 26 points (39/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 29
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 257g
  • Cheaper: $489 vs $1799

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1750 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4516 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 4650 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 21W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 26 points higher (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (64/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (76/100 vs 0/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Processor Snapdragon 632 Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 243691 1401321
Geekbench Single 295 1750
Geekbench Multi 1037 4516
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 8.0" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 2076x2152
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 18W 21W
Wireless charging 0W 7W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 10 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 4GB 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm
Weight 189 g 257 g
Price $489 $1799
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
13/100
243691 AnTuTu
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
39/100 +82.6%
1401321 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads Fairphone 3+ by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1799

Price difference: $1310. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $1310.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (20/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (64/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (29/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (63/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (76/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 26 points (39/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.