Fairphone 3+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $489 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 13/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 243,691); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Lighter: 189g vs 197g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $1295
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 21/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 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 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 46 points higher (59/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (76/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9293 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $489 | $1295 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Fairphone 3+ by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $806. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $806.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (48/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (76/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 46 points (59/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.