Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $489 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 26/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 243,691); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $1999
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 47 points higher (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1510. Fairphone 3+ was $1510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (50/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 47 points (73/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.