Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $489 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 13/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 243,691); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 189g).
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Cheaper: $489 vs $1099
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 189g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 50 points higher (63/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (76/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9490 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $489 | $1099 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $610. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $610.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (73/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (76/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 50 points (63/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.