Fairphone 6+ vs Google Pixel 10a
Verdict
Fairphone 6+ and Google Pixel 10a tie on the OH Rank at a score of 61. Fairphone 6+ wins on Battery and SD Memory; Google Pixel 10a wins on Performance and Screen. Fairphone 6+ is 0.3mm wider than Google Pixel 10a. Fairphone 6+ is the more recent release, from Aug 18, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
61
61
Fairphone 6+
73.3mm (2.89in) · Aug 18, 2026 · Rank #167
3+13+11+9+9+3+3+5+5+0 = 61
* TOP Software* TOP Memory Expansion* TOP Battery EnduranceMidrange
EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of processor, memory, battery, charging and imaging performance) So unique that it is hard to compare to any other phone, Fairphone 6+ is a re-package of Fairphone (2025): same incredibly repairable build, processor, battery, screen, cameras and memory expansion slot. OS update promise went from 8 to (still respectable) 5, only RAM went from 8GB to 12GB driving up the price too.
PROs
very unique design allows user to repair and even upgrade the phone, ethnical production and supply setup, good SD 7s Gen 4 with UFS 3.1 performance, easily replaceable 4415mAh lithium battery with >60min 30W charging lets one carry spares and hand swap them as needed, >1300nits bright 460ppi LTPO OLED screen, IP55 with military standard drop protection, average imaging from a 50MP OIS main + 13MP ultrawide (both PDAF) setup, average 32MP selfie, average video recording, expandable SD storage (but requires phone reboot), 5 OS updates of clean Android, nice new colors
CONs
mediocre chip and memory may limit number of updates, old tech lithium battery with ~30hr endurance and no wireless charging, screen with no HDR, not water submersible, low on software features and AI integration, no desktop replacement or video out capability, expensive for the performance it delivers, limited market availability
Google Pixel 10a
73mm (2.87in) · Mar 5, 2026 · Rank #168
4+7+13+12+12+4+4+0+5+0 = 61
* TOP SoftwareMidrange
EDITORIAL: 11 months later, Google follows it's (basic) 9a model with an incremental upgrade. We're could have expected this, based on Google's lack of (hardware) innovation in the last few years: not much has changed. Even the processor that is almost always a reason for a phone upgrade is the same Tensor G4. Battery, screen, IP68 protection, camera hardware, OS support - all the same. Screen got slightly brighter, 10a offers Satellite connection in some markets, the colors are new and the body became a bit narrower and a bit taller.
PROs
entry to Google ecosystem, >2000nits bright >420ppi P-OLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, very good pics from 48MP 25mm OIS PDAF main + not as good 13MP 14mm (no AF) ultrawide setup, very good 13MP 20mm (non AF) selfie, above average video recording quality, up to 7 years of OS updates (if the very basic hardware can support it), very clean - stock Android interface, Satellite SOS support (in some markets) and a fast USB-C 3.2 (no Video Out or OTG)
CONs
plastic back panel, slippery design, old tech Lithium 5100mAh battery with a 24hr endurance and slow ~90min 30W (10W wireless) charging, big bezels around the screen, no telephoto lens, no AF on ultrawide or selfie, no expandable storage or desktop replacement functionality, worse of all: it is a Pixel 9a phone with a 10a model name (same processor, memory, battery, screen, cameras, OS support and USB-C port) for $200 more
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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