Fairphone 6 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 53/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,027,025); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 24 points higher (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Fairphone 6 by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (69/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 24 points (77/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.