Fairphone 6 vs Google Pixel 9
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; estimated prices are $565 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 34/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4415); the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 1,027,025); the Google Pixel 9 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 6
Google Pixel 9
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Cheaper: $565 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4415 mAh
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Google Pixel 9, the Google Pixel 9 scores 16 points higher (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (25/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Google Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1561427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 4900 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.3" Actua OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2424x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 143 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $565 | $799 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 6 and Google Pixel 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads Fairphone 6 by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $234. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $234.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (25/100 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 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (75/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 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 9?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Google Pixel 9 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Google Pixel 9?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.