Fairphone 3+ vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $489 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 53/100 vs 13/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,585,585 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 221g).
Fairphone 3+
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Lighter: 189g vs 221g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $1099
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 23/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1585585 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5060 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 37W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (88/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 40 points higher (53/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (63/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (76/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1585585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 5200 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2992x1344 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 23W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 160 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 42 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 221 g | |
| Price | $489 | $1099 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads Fairphone 3+ by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $610. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $610.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (26/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (88/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (63/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (76/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 40 points (53/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.