Fairphone 3+ vs Poco F9 Pro
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $489 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $699
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Fairphone 3+ was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (95/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.