Fairphone 6 vs Google Pixel 9
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 69/100 vs 53/100 (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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Google Pixel 9
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4415 mAh
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Google Pixel 9, the Google Pixel 9 scores 16 points higher (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Google Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1561427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (73/100 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 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (75/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 53/100, the Google Pixel 9 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Google Pixel 9?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.