Fairphone 3+ vs Nubia Z60 Ultra
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $489 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,527,231 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 226g).
Fairphone 3+
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Lighter: 189g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $599
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2527231 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Nubia Z60 Ultra, the Nubia Z60 Ultra scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Nubia Z60 Ultra — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (50/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Nubia Z60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 2527231 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 7192 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $599 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Nubia Z60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z60 Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $110. Fairphone 3+ was $110 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Z60 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.