Fairphone 3+ vs Nubia Z70S Ultra

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $489 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 13/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 57 points (70/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 63
Design 15
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $489 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Nubia Z70S Ultra, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 57 points higher (70/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z70S Ultra: The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Nubia Z70S Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 243691 3228937
Geekbench Single 295 3050
Geekbench Multi 1037 9300
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1216x2688
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 6600 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm
Weight 189 g 228 g
Price $489 $799
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6600 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
13/100
243691 AnTuTu
Nubia Z70S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
70/100 +92.5%
3228937 AnTuTu

Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Nubia Z70S Ultra
$799

Price difference: $310. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $310.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (63/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 57 points (70/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Nubia Z70S Ultra?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users.