Fairphone 6+ vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 64/100 vs 53/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 1,101,953); the Sony Xperia 1 V is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6+
Sony Xperia 1 V
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (42/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Lighter: 187g vs 193g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 11 points higher (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6+ and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6+ | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1101953 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6+ and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 V leads Fairphone 6+ by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (76/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6+ and the Sony Xperia 1 V are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6+ or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6+ and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Fairphone 6+ has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6+ or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6+ over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.