How do the scores compare?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) scores 49.6/100 overall; Google Pixel 8 scores 52/100. Fairphone (Gen 6+) wins 1 individual spec rows, Google Pixel 8 wins 0.

What are the main differences between the Fairphone (Gen 6+) and the Google Pixel 8?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) advantages: Stronger display score: 66 vs 54; Stronger features score: 100 vs 95; 14% higher OS update pledge: 8 years vs 7 years. Google Pixel 8 advantages: Stronger camera score: 44 vs 38; Stronger battery score: 53 vs 20.

Fairphone (Gen 6+) vs Google Pixel 8

Fairphone

Fairphone (Gen 6+)

$699

WINNER

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

—Performance40.9

65.7Display54.3

37.8Camera44.2

20Battery52.9

100Features94.7

1 spec wins — Fairphone (Gen 6+)0 spec wins — Google Pixel 8

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 49.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and camera (+6). Fairphone (Gen 6+) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Fairphone (Gen 6+)

Stronger display score: 66 vs 54
Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
14% higher OS update pledge: 8 years vs 7 years

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8

Stronger camera score: 44 vs 38
Stronger battery score: 53 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 8
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 8
Screen size	—	6.2 ″
Panel type	OLED	OLED (Actua)
Resolution	—	1080x2400
Pixel density	—	428 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	—	2,000 nits
Screen-to-body	—	86.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 8
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 8
Chipset	—	Google Tensor G3
AnTuTu 10	—	930,000Top 54%
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	4,350Top 45%
RAM (max)	—	8 GB
Storage options	—	128/256GB
Storage type	—	UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 8
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 8
Main camera	—	50 MP
Main aperture	—	f/1.68
Ultra-wide	—	12 MP
Optical zoom	—	2 x
Max video	—	4K@60fps
Front camera	—	11 MP
OIS	Yes	Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 8
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 8
Capacity	—	4,575 mAh
Wired charging	—	27 W
Wireless charging	—	18 W
Active use endurance	—	11 h

Design

Design comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 8
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 8
Weight	—	187 g
Thickness	—	8.9 mm
IP rating	IP55	IP68
Frame material	Recycled aluminum	Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 8
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 8
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	—	5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB Type-C	USB-C 3.2
eSIM	Yes	Yes

Software

Software comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 8
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 8
OS at launch	—	Android 14
OS update pledge	8 years+14%	7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 8
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 8
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
3.5mm jack	No	No

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