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; estimated prices are $489 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 13/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 243,691); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 189g).
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Cheaper: $489 vs $799
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 189g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 41 points higher (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9100 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Price | $489 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Fairphone 3+ by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $310. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $310.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (15/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (97/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 41 points (54/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.