Fairphone 3+ vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $489 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 43/100 vs 13/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 243,691); the Sony Xperia 1 V is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Cheaper: $489 vs $900
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 189g
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 30 points higher (43/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (76/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 5311 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 187 g | |
| Price | $489 | $900 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 V leads Fairphone 3+ by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $411. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $411.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (30/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 30 points (43/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on camera score (34/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.