Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 53/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6 has the bigger battery (4415 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Performance 60
Display 82
Camera 42
Battery 33
Portability 47
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4415 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 193g vs 215g

  • Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1027025
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 16 points higher (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (66/100 vs 47/100).

Fairphone 6: The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 6 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1027025 3119308
Geekbench Single 1162 3041
Geekbench Multi 3315 9494
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1116x2484 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4415 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 30W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP48
Dimensions 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 193 g 215 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2484
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
  • 4415 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
53/100
1027025 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +67.1%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Fairphone 6 by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (66/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.