Fairphone 3+ vs Realme GT 8
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $489 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 26/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
Fairphone 3+
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Overall rating 26/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $489
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 54 points higher (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $350 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $139. Realme GT 8 was $139 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (98/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 54 points (80/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Realme GT 8?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Realme GT 8?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.