Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy S10
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820; estimated prices are $489 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 3+ leads — 13/100 vs 9/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S10 has the bigger battery (3400 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S10 is faster in AnTuTu (745,471 vs 243,691); the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 189g).
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $489 vs $899
- Better camera (26/100 vs 11/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 745471 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2322 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 3400 vs 3040 mAh
- Lighter: 157g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S10, the Fairphone 3+ scores 4 points higher (13/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (76/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy S10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Samsung Exynos 9820 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 745471 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 2322 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 3040x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 157 g | |
| Price | $489 | $899 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy S10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S10 leads Fairphone 3+ by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $410. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $410.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (26/100 vs 11/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 3+ edges out the Samsung Galaxy S10 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy S10 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 3+ leads on camera score (26/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use.