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).
Fairphone 3+
Sony Xperia 1
- Better camera (26/100 vs 4/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 leads Fairphone 3+ by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.