Fairphone 3+ vs Poco F8

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $489 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 26/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 48 points (74/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Fairphone 3+

Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 31
Battery 15
Portability 50
Value for money 0

Poco F8

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 70

What makes Fairphone 3+ better?

  • Lighter: 189g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $499

  • Overall rating 26/100

What makes Poco F8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 48 points higher (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Fairphone 3+ Poco F8
Processor Snapdragon 632 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 243691 3126402
Geekbench Single 295 3013
Geekbench Multi 1037 9287
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.6" OLED
Resolution 1080x2160 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 16
NFC yes —
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm —
Weight 189 g 205 g
Launch price $489 $499

Camera comparison

Fairphone 3+

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera

Poco F8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Fairphone 3+

  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display

Poco F8

  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Fairphone 3+

  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Poco F8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
26/100
243691 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100 +92.2%
3126402 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Fairphone 3+

$489

Poco F8

$499

Launch price difference: $10. Fairphone 3+ was $10 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 48 points (74/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Poco F8?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.