Fairphone 3+ vs Sony Xperia 1

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 3+ leads — 13/100 vs 8/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 has the bigger battery (3330 mAh vs 3040); the Sony Xperia 1 is faster in AnTuTu (891,237 vs 243,691); the Sony Xperia 1 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.9mm).

The Fairphone 3+ edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?

  • Better camera (26/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 891237 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 968 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2731 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 3330 vs 3040 mAh
  • Lighter: 178g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Fairphone 3+ scores 5 points higher (13/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (26/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (26/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Sony Xperia 1
Processor Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 243691 891237
Geekbench Single 295 968
Geekbench Multi 1037 2731
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1644x3840
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 189 g 178 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
13/100
243691 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100 +72.7%
891237 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 leads Fairphone 3+ by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (26/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Fairphone 3+ edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Fairphone 3+ leads on camera score (26/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Sony Xperia 1?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.