Fairphone 3+ vs Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $489 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 13/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,542,434 vs 243,691); the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.9mm).

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 40 points (53/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Performance 23
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 52
Design 52
Value for money 48
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $489 vs $900

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1542434 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 4610 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (23/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra scores 40 points higher (53/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (76/100 vs 48/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 243691 1542434
Geekbench Single 295 1761
Geekbench Multi 1037 4688
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.7" P-OLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 4610 mAh
Charging 18W 125W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 60 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm
Weight 189 g 198 g
Price $489 $900
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
13/100
243691 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
53/100 +84.2%
1542434 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
$900

Price difference: $411. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $411.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (23/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (76/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 40 points (53/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on performance (23/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.