Fairphone 6 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 23/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4415).
Fairphone 6
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Fairphone 6 scores 11 points higher (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | $565 | — |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Fairphone 6 is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.