Fairphone 3+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $489 and $964. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 47/100 vs 13/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 243,691); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $964
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 34 points higher (47/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (76/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 7192 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $489 | $964 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 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 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Fairphone 3+ by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $475. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $475.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (42/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (76/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 34 points (47/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on camera score (34/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.