Fairphone 4 vs Google Pixel 8
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3; estimated prices are $449 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 19/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 517,683); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Google Pixel 8
- Cheaper: $449 vs $699
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4575 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 225g
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Google Pixel 8, the Google Pixel 8 scores 31 points higher (50/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (79/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Google Pixel 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 1443431 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.2" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4575 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 148 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 187 g | |
| Price | $449 | $699 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Google Pixel 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8 leads Fairphone 4 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (31/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (79/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 31 points (50/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Google Pixel 8?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Google Pixel 8 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 8?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Google Pixel 8?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.