Fairphone 6+ vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the Fairphone 6+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,101,953 vs 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6+
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1101953 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1161
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 30W
- Better camera (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6+ vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (49/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6+ and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6+ and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (49/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6+ | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1101953 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $459 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6+ and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Fairphone 6+ leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6+ and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6+ and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (64/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (49/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6+ or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Fairphone 6+ by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6+ and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Fairphone 6+ has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6+ or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6+ over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.