Fairphone 6 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $565 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 34/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,027,025); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 6
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 197g
- Cheaper: $565 vs $1295
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 21/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 25 points higher (59/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (68/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (71/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $565 | $1295 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 6 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Fairphone 6 by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $730. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $730.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (68/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (41/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (71/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 25 points (59/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.