Fairphone Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Fairphone Fairphone 6
€699
Premium Mid Range
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
$1,200 – $1,500
Flagship
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing 2 devices: Fairphone Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Fairphone Fairphone 6 leads overall with the strongest combined scores. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers the best value proposition, while Fairphone Fairphone 6 excels in photography and camera performance. Use the specification table below to see detailed differences across display, performance, battery, and software.
Category Winners
Best Overall
Fairphone Fairphone 6
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Best Camera
Fairphone Fairphone 6
Best Gaming
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Best Battery
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Best Display
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Best Performance
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Best AI
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Best Software
Fairphone Fairphone 6
Best Photography
Fairphone Fairphone 6
Best Budget
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Visual Comparison
Specs Radar
Price & Reviews
Release Year
Expert vs Community
Fairphone Fairphone 6
€699 Premium Mid Range
Final: 4.5/10
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
$1,200 – $1,500 Flagship
Final: 4.5/10
| Specification |
Fairphone Fairphone 6 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fairphone | Samsung |
| Model | Fairphone 6 | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Current Price | €1,149 – €1,599 | $1,099 – $1,500 |
| MSRP | €1,199 | $1,300 |
| Discount | 4% | 15% |
| Lowest Recorded | €1,099 | $999 |
| Highest Recorded | €1,599 | $1,500 |
| Historical Lowest | €1,099 | $1,099 |
| Historical Highest | €1,199 | $1,300 |
| Launch Price | €1,199 | $1,300 |
| Savings | €50 | $201 |
| Best Deal | €1,149 | $1,049 |
| Price Confidence | 80% | 80% |
| Availability | In Stock | In Stock |
| Colors | Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet |
| Storage Options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| RAM Options | 8GB | 12GB |
| Screen | 96/100 | 97/100 |
| Technology | — | — |
| Brightness | 880 nits (typ), 1400 nits (peak) | 2600 nits peak |
| Refresh Rate | 1-120 Hz variable adaptive refresh | 1–120Hz adaptive |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core up to 3.39GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Adreno 750 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB |
| Storage | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, up to 2 TB via dedicated expansion slot | No |
| Battery | 88/100 | 90/100 |
| Charging | 78/100 | 82/100 |
| Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Rear Camera | 95/100 | 94/100 |
| Front Camera | — | — |
| Video | 4K @30fps, 1080p @30fps, gyro-EIS | Up to 30h |
| Zoom | — | 100× digital |
| Materials | — | — |
| Weight | 193 g | 232 g |
| Dimensions | 6.31 inches | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm |
| Water Resistance | IP55 dust protection and water resistance (Low-pressure water jet resistance) | — |
| Durability | 91/100 | 0/100 |
| Repairability | 58/100 | 0/100 |
| Audio | Dual stereo speakers | 0/100 |
| Network | 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, HSPA, GSM | 0/100 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.3 |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| SIM | Yes | — |
| Operating System | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi track lines | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Updates | 8 major Android OS platform updates, security patch lifespan commitments until 2033 | 7 years OS + security |
| AI Features | 50 MP wide, f/1.6, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-700C) | 200MP wide OIS |
| Security | Side-mounted physical fingerprint sensor (integrated into custom layout position) | 0/100 |
| Gaming | 92/100 | 94/100 |
| Benchmarks | ~3,142 (+17% generational multi-core gain over predecessor) | ~7200 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient light sensor | — |
| In The Box | — | — |
| Expert Rating | 4.8/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Rating | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 |
| AI Rating | 4.4/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Final Score | 4.5/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Pros | Industry-leading video recording and stabilization 5× optical zoom with excellent detail Premium titanium build with U... | 200MP camera with 5× and 3× telephoto options Built-in S Pen for notes and markup Galaxy AI translation and photo tool... |
| Cons | Premium pricing across all storage tiers Limited customization vs Android Repair costs remain high Base storage still... | Large and heavy for one-handed use One UI still busy for some users AI features partially cloud-dependent Price incre... |
Who Should Buy
Fairphone Fairphone 6
- Photography enthusiasts and content creators.
- Users who want the most well-rounded flagship experience.
Advantages
- Industry
- leading video recording and stabilization
- 5× optical zoom with excellent detail
- Premium titanium build with USB
- C
Disadvantages
- Premium pricing across all storage tiers
- Limited customization vs Android
- Repair costs remain high
- Base storage still 256GB at flagship price
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Gamers who want top-tier performance and smooth gameplay.
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking the best features per dollar.
- Heavy users who need all-day battery life.
Advantages
- 200MP camera with 5× and 3× telephoto options
- Built
- in S Pen for notes and markup
- Galaxy AI translation and photo tools
- Bright 6.8
Disadvantages
- Large and heavy for one
- handed use
- One UI still busy for some users
- AI features partially cloud
- dependent
Best For
- Gaming
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Students
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Creators
- Fairphone Fairphone 6
- Business
- Fairphone Fairphone 6
- Overall
- Fairphone Fairphone 6
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Fairphone Fairphone 6 or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Compare expert scores, AI ratings, and category winners on this page. The overall winner is determined by combined performance, camera, battery, and value scores.
What is the price difference?
Current prices for each device are shown in the Price section. Use the comparison table to see MSRP, discounts, and lowest recorded prices.
