Fairphone 3+ vs Google Pixel 9
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; launch prices were $489 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 69/100 vs 26/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 243,691); the Google Pixel 9 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Google Pixel 9
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $799
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Google Pixel 9, the Google Pixel 9 scores 43 points higher (69/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (46/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Google Pixel 9 — 52/100; 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 Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Google Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1561427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 4900 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" Actua OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2424x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 143 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Google Pixel 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads Fairphone 3+ by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Fairphone 3+ was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (73/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (75/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (46/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 43 points (69/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Google Pixel 9?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Google Pixel 9 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.