Fairphone 6 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $565 and $449. Both devices score the same overall rating of 34/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the Fairphone 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,025 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 193g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 34/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 24
Design 58
Value for money 71
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1027025 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 2920

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
  • Lighter: 168g vs 193g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $565

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

The Fairphone 6 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII received the same MobileRank rating — 34/100. In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 2/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).

Fairphone 6: The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 6 Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1027025 895533
Geekbench Single 1162 1015
Geekbench Multi 3315 2920
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1116x2484 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4415 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP68
Dimensions 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g 168 g
Price $565 $449
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2484
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
  • 4415 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 6 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
34/100
1027025 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -14.7%
895533 AnTuTu

Fairphone 6 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 6
$565
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $116. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $116.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 2/100).

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 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (39/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (90/100 vs 58/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

Both devices scored 34/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Fairphone 6.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.