Fairphone 6 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $565 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 34/100 (a 36-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).
Fairphone 6
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $565 vs $1499
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 36 points higher (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (90/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (71/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| 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, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $565 | $1499 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
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.
Price difference: $934. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $934.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (90/100 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 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (63/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (71/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 36 points (70/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.