Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $565 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 214g).
Fairphone 6
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 193g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $565 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (84/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (71/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $565 | $1299 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Fairphone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Fairphone 6 by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $734. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $734.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (84/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (51/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (58/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (71/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.