Fairphone 6 vs Google Pixel 8
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 68/100 vs 53/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 4415); the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 1,027,025).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Google Pixel 8
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 4575 vs 4415 mAh
- Lighter: 187g vs 193g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Google Pixel 8, the Google Pixel 8 scores 15 points higher (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Google Pixel 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1443431 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.2" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4575 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 148 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Google Pixel 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8 leads Fairphone 6 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (79/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Google Pixel 8?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Google Pixel 8 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (70/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Google Pixel 8?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.