Fairphone 3+ vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $489 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 26/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 211g).

The Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 24 points (50/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 31
Battery 15
Portability 50
Value for money 0
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $1799

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • 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

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 24 points higher (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; 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 Pro-I significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 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 Pro-I notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Snapdragon 632 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 243691 1119714
Geekbench Single 295 1488
Geekbench Multi 1037 3373
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1644x3840
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 12GB
Storage 64GB 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 189 g 211 g
Launch price $489 $1799
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
26/100
243691 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +78.2%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Fairphone 3+ by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 3+
$489
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1310. Fairphone 3+ was $1310 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 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 Pro-I notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (35/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 24 points (50/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Fairphone 3+ leads on camera score (31/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.