Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $489 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S8 leads — 28/100 vs 26/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 3+ has the bigger battery (3040 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S8 is faster in AnTuTu (437,463 vs 243,691); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 189g).
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Bigger battery: 3040 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $720
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 437463 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 419 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1445 vs 1037
- Lighter: 155g vs 189g
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Samsung Galaxy S8 scores 2 points higher (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 leads (32/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (31/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy S8 — 0/100; 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 S8 is a bit better (32/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (82/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 1445 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $720 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy S8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S8 leads Fairphone 3+ by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $231. Fairphone 3+ was $231 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is a bit better (32/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (82/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Samsung Galaxy S8 edges out the Fairphone 3+ by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 3+ leads on camera score (31/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Samsung Galaxy S8 leads on performance (32/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a better fit for everyday use.