Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $489 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 26/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 243,691); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $999
- Overall rating 26/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 44 points higher (70/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (72/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9200 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $999 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $510. Fairphone 3+ was $510 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (54/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (72/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 44 points (70/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.