Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $489 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $1299
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 10686 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $810. Fairphone 3+ was $810 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (88/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (61/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.