Fairphone 6 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4415); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,027,025).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Fairphone 6 by 56.7% 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 Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (82/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (63/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.