Fairphone 3+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $489 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 13/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 243,691); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Lighter: 189g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $1499
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 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 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 57 points higher (70/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $489 | $1499 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1010. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $1010.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (76/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 57 points (70/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.