Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $565 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 34/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4415); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Fairphone 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $565 vs $1999
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 31 points higher (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (71/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 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 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $565 | $1999 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Fairphone 6 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1434. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $1434.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (92/100 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 Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (40/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (58/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (71/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 31 points (65/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.