Fairphone 3+ vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $489 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 26/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 243,691); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 189g).
Fairphone 3+
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $999
- Better camera (31/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 189g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 25 points higher (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (31/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (35/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (76/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 3373 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $999 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Fairphone 3+ by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $510. Fairphone 3+ was $510 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (35/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (76/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 25 points (51/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Fairphone 3+ leads on camera score (31/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.