Recommendation Score
| Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| 85 Points | 95 Points |
General Features
| Feature | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | 161.8 x 78.2 x 9.9 | 146 x 70.7 x 7.6 |
| Weight (g) | 219 | 168 |
| Operating System | Android 14 (upgradable) | Android 15 (upgradable) |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 128/256 | 256/512 |
Performance
| Feature | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Core Structure | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3 GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.0 GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8 GHz + 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.0 GHz | 1x Cortex-X5 @ 4.2 GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.4 GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 3.0 GHz + 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.2 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 830 |
| Performance Score (AnTuTu) | Approximately 1,200,000 | Approximately 2,000,000 |
Screen Quality
| Feature | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Screen Size (inches) | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 411 | 526 |
| Screen Type | AMOLED, HDR10+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
Camera
| Feature | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Rear Camera (MP) | 50 + 48 (ultra wide) | 200 + 50 (ultra wide) + 12 (telephoto) |
| Front Camera (MP) | 32 | 12 |
| Video Recording | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | Yes | Yes (more advanced) |
| Additional Features | AI enhancements, night mode | AI enhancements, 100x digital zoom, laser autofocus |
Battery Charging
| Feature | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 4200 | 5000 |
| Charging Speed (Watt) | 30 | 45 |
| Usage Time (hours) | Approximately 12 hours (heavy use) | Approximately 15 hours (heavy use) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| Feature | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Speaker Type | Stereo | Stereo, Dolby Atmos |
| Sound Output (dB) | Approximately 90 | Approximately 95 |
| Noise Cancellation | Yes (microphone-based) | Yes (AI-supported) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Connectivity
| Feature | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| 5G Support | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Location Services | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou |
Additional Features
| Feature | Fairphone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|
| Water and Dust Resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Modular Design | Yes (parts replaceable) | No |
| Software Updates | 7 years support | 7 years support |
| Extras | Sustainable materials, eSIM support | S Pen support (some variants), AI assistant |
Fairphone 6 stands out as a more sustainable option with its modular design and long software support, but the Samsung Galaxy S25 offers higher efficiency in daily use with its superior processor performance, camera capabilities, and screen quality. This comparison is prepared based on technical data, and while Fairphone 6 may be a cheaper alternative, the Galaxy S25 provides a premium experience.
