Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB) vs Fairphone 6

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9a vs Fairphone 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/5/2026 1:53 AM, updated: 5/5/2026 5:40 PM

Compare Fairphone 6 X Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Fairphone 6 Compare Google Pixel 9a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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!

10 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	vs	12 Advantages Fairphone 6
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR5
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+5100 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4415 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP55 certified, MIL-STD-810H military certified
Not supported	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2424 pixels	vs	+1116x2484 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
421 PPI	vs	+432 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"	vs	+6.31"1% Larger screen
(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 0.3MP4% Higher resolution main camera
1/2" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
23W	vs	+30W30% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.3 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

37 Common items in both devices

256GB (220GB available)

UFS 3.1

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

P-OLED / LTPO OLED

120Hz

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
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Model	Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
Other model names	Google Pixel 9a G3Y12	Fairphone (Gen. 6)
Country or region available	Japan	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Google	Fairphone
Release date	4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/2025	6/25/2025
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)	73.3 x 156.5 millimeters (2.89 x 6.16 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP55 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
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
Display type	P-OLED	LTPO OLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.31" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2424 pixels (20:9)	1116x2484 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	421 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 7i
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	2700nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display	880nits[typ], 1400nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
System version	Android 15	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 16	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (SM7635) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (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 controller	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 810 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)	AnTuTu: 786958 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 66, 75) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	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 network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 66, 75) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.21/3.06"1.12μmPDAF 0.3MP depth TOF-3D
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@240fps Sony Lytia 700C Samsung KD1
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3.42" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	feature not registered	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5100 mAh	4415 mAh
Charger, watts	23W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google Cast • FeliCa	• Colors: Horizon Black, Cloud White, Forest Green iFixit: 10/10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 9a (G3Y12 256GB)	Fairphone 6
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)