Fairphone 6 vs Google Pixel 8
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3; estimated prices are $565 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 34/100 (a 16-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).
Fairphone 6
Google Pixel 8
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Cheaper: $565 vs $699
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 4575 vs 4415 mAh
- Lighter: 187g vs 193g
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Google Pixel 8, the Google Pixel 8 scores 16 points higher (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (21/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Google Pixel 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1443431 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 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, up to 8 major Android upgrades | 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 | |
| Price | $565 | $699 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
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.
Price difference: $134. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $134.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (21/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (79/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
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 16 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Google Pixel 8?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Google Pixel 8 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Google Pixel 8?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.