Fairphone 4 vs Google Pixel 8a
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 31/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 8a has the stronger camera (136 vs 69); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Google Pixel 8a
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4492 vs 3905 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Google Pixel 8a, the Google Pixel 8a scores 34 points higher (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (39/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Google Pixel 8a — 52/100; 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 Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (57/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Google Pixel 8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Google Tensor G3 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1433693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1722 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 4458 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4492 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Google Pixel 8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Fairphone 4 by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Fairphone 4 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (39/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (57/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 34 points (65/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Google Pixel 8a?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Google Pixel 8a — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.