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; estimated prices are $489 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 13/100 (a 62-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 (3,515,964 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 214g).
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 189g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 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 (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 62 points higher (75/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3515964 | |
| 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 | 0W | 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 | |
| Price | $489 | $1299 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $810. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $810.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (63/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 62 points (75/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
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 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.