Fairphone 3+ vs Poco X8 Pro
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $489 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 26/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 243,691); the Poco X8 Pro is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 196g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $489
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 37 points higher (63/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (60/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (60/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 6405 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Fairphone 3+ by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $139. Poco X8 Pro was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (76/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (60/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 37 points (63/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.