Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $565 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 34/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6 has the bigger battery (4415 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 1,027,025); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 193g).
Fairphone 6
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $565 vs $799
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3315
- Lighter: 162g vs 193g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 7/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 20 points higher (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (64/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (24/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 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 | |
| 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, 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $565 | $799 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Fairphone 6 by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $234. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $234.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (64/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (24/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (97/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 20 points (54/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.