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 — 74/100 vs 53/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6 has the bigger battery (4415 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,027,025); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3390
- Lighter: 162g vs 193g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 21 points higher (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (89/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 63.7% 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 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (89/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (77/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (89/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 21 points (74/100 vs 53/100).
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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.