Fairphone 3+ vs Motorola Moto G55

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025; estimated prices are $489 and $261. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 13/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Moto G55 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.9mm).

The Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 21 points (34/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?

  • Overall rating 13/100
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 179g vs 189g
  • Cheaper: $261 vs $489

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 21 points higher (34/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 76/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Motorola Moto G55
Processor Snapdragon 632 MediaTek Dimensity 7025
AnTuTu 243691
Geekbench Single 295
Geekbench Multi 1037
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm
Weight 189 g 179 g
Price $489 $261
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Motorola Moto G55
$261

Price difference: $228. Motorola Moto G55 is cheaper by $228.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 21 points (34/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Motorola Moto G55?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G55 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Motorola Moto G55?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.