Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 26/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has the bigger battery (4350 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (961,191 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 240g).
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 189g vs 240g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 961191 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4350 vs 3040 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro scores 20 points higher (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads (59/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (59/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (50/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 961191 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 3315 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 168.6×79.9×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 240 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads Fairphone 3+ by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (59/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (30/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (50/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 20 points (46/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.