Fairphone 3+ vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $489 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 13/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Fairphone 3+
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 27/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $469 vs $489
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (62/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $489 | $469 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Fairphone 3+ by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 49 points (62/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.