Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4415); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,027,025); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (72/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Fairphone 6 by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (54/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (72/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.