Fairphone 4 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; launch prices were $449 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 64/100 vs 31/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 3905); the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the stronger camera (129 vs 69); the Fairphone 4 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 257g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 257g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1799
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1707 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4431 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 21W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 33 points higher (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (42/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 36/100; 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 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (64/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1401321 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1707 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 4431 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 8.0" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2076x2152 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 21W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 7W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 129 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 257 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 8.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2076x2152
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 7W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads Fairphone 4 by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1350. Fairphone 4 was $1350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (64/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 33 points (64/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (70/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users.