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BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) vs Fairphone 6

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Priv vs Fairphone 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Fairphone 6 X BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) 05Points
5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.31"
OLED

1116x2484

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4415
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 6

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Priv (STV100-3)} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) vs 6} 24 Advantages Fairphone 6
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)2%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
vs1116x2484 pixels
+544 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs432 PPI
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR5167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
5.4"vs+6.31"17%
Larger screen
(back) 18MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.4" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches54%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)38%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 32MP16 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3410 mAhvs+4415 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP55 certified, MIL-STD-810H military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
AMOLED / LTPO OLED
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
BSI sensor
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
 
ModelPriv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
Other model namesBlackBerry Privilege STV100-3, RIM VeniceFairphone (Gen. 6)
Country or region available(Latin America)AustraliaCanadaChinaPhilippinesHong KongIndiaIndonesia
(Latin America), Australia, Canada, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryFairphone
Release date11/6/20156/25/2025
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)73.3 x 156.5 millimeters (2.89 x 6.16 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets
MIL-STD-810H military certified: rigorous testing for salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, drop and thermal shock resistance.

📲 Display

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
Display typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Screen size5.4" inches6.31" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1116x2484 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)544 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 7i
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered880nits[typ], 1400nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 15
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (SM7635) (4nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core)
3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 418Qualcomm Adreno 810 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 786958 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
RAM memory3GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR5
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,28,29,30), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
Back camera (main camera)18 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.21/3.06"1.12μmPDAF
0.3MP depth TOF-3D
Main camera resolution4896x3672 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@240fps
Sony Lytia 700C
Samsung KD1

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.42" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3410 mAh4415 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)feature not registered
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• LED notification
• Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)
• Colors: Horizon Black, Cloud White, Forest Green
iFixit: 10/10

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)Fairphone 6
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.49W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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