Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $489 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 26/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 309g).
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Lighter: 189g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $2899
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 43 points higher (69/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 42/100; 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 Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (50/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $2899 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Fairphone 3+ by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $2410. Fairphone 3+ was $2410 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (70/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (50/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 43 points (69/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.