How do the scores compare?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) scores 49.6/100 overall; Google Pixel 9a scores 53.6/100. Fairphone (Gen 6+) wins 1 individual spec rows, Google Pixel 9a wins 0.

What are the main differences between the Fairphone (Gen 6+) and the Google Pixel 9a?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) advantages: Stronger display score: 66 vs 56; Stronger features score: 100 vs 95; 14% higher OS update pledge: 8 years vs 7 years. Google Pixel 9a advantages: Stronger camera score: 43 vs 38; Stronger battery score: 56 vs 20; Lower launch price: $499 vs $699.

Which is cheaper: Fairphone (Gen 6+) or Google Pixel 9a?

Google Pixel 9a launched cheaper at $499, versus $699 for the Fairphone (Gen 6+).

Fairphone (Gen 6+) vs Google Pixel 9a

Fairphone

Fairphone (Gen 6+)

$699

WINNER

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

—Performance43.9

65.7Display55.8

37.8Camera42.7

20Battery56.3

100Features94.7

1 spec wins — Fairphone (Gen 6+)0 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 49.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and camera (+5). 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 56
Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
14% higher OS update pledge: 8 years vs 7 years

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

Stronger camera score: 43 vs 38
Stronger battery score: 56 vs 20
Lower launch price: $499 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 9a
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 9a
Screen size	—	6.3 ″
Panel type	OLED	OLED
Resolution	—	1080x2424
Pixel density	—	422 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	—	2,700 nits
Screen-to-body	—	84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 9a
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 9a
Chipset	—	Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 10	—	1,050,000Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,900Top 38%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	4,500Top 42%
RAM (max)	—	8 GB
Storage options	—	128/256GB
Storage type	—	UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 9a
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 9a
Main camera	—	48 MP
Main aperture	—	f/1.7
Ultra-wide	—	13 MP
Max video	—	4K@60fps
Front camera	—	13 MP
OIS	Yes	Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 9a
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 9a
Capacity	—	5,100 mAh
Wired charging	—	23 W
Wireless charging	—	8 W
Active use endurance	—	12 h

Design

Design comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 9a
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 9a
Weight	—	186 g
Thickness	—	8.9 mm
IP rating	IP55	IP68
Frame material	Recycled aluminum	Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 9a
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 9a
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 6E
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 9a
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 9a
OS at launch	—	Android 15
OS update pledge	8 years+14%	7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus Google Pixel 9a
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	Google Pixel 9a
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
3.5mm jack	No	No

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