Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6 has the bigger battery (4415 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,027,025); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3390
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 193g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (97/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Fairphone 6 by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (73/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (97/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.