ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Fairphone 4
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; launch prices were $1399 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 31/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 566,483).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Fairphone 4
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1399
- Better portability (28/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Fairphone 4, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 32 points higher (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 20/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Fairphone 4 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (60/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (28/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 566483 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 20W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 69 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $449 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads Fairphone 4 by 235.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $950. Fairphone 4 was $950 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (60/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (28/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 32 points (63/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Fairphone 4 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on camera score (42/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Fairphone 4?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.