Fairphone 6 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $565 and $964. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 47/100 vs 34/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,027,025); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 6
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $565 vs $964
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 13 points higher (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (42/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (42/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (71/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $565 | $964 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 6 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Fairphone 6 by 51.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (42/100 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 is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (41/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (71/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (42/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.