Fairphone 6 vs Google Pixel 8a
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 1,027,025).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Google Pixel 8a
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4415 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Google Pixel 8a, the Google Pixel 8a scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a 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 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Google Pixel 8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1433693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4492 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Google Pixel 8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Fairphone 6 by 28.4% 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 8a 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 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (70/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Google Pixel 8a?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Google Pixel 8a — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Google Pixel 8a?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.