Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S10
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820; estimated prices are $565 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 9/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6 has the bigger battery (4415 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Fairphone 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,025 vs 745,471); the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 193g).
Fairphone 6
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027025 vs 745471
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 2322
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $565 vs $899
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 2/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 193g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S10, the Fairphone 6 scores 25 points higher (34/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (39/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (24/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy S10 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (39/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (24/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (71/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 9820 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 745471 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 2322 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 3040x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 157 g | |
| Price | $565 | $899 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Fairphone 6 leads Samsung Galaxy S10 by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $334. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $334.
performance
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 Samsung Galaxy S10 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (39/100 vs 11/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (24/100 vs 2/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (100/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (71/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 25 points (34/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S10 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 11/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use.