Fairphone 4 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; launch prices were $449 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 74/100 vs 31/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,672,795 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the stronger camera (160 vs 69); the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1099
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1672795 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5060 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 37W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (88/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 43 points higher (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (57/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 58/100; 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 XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (57/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1672795 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 5200 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2992x1344 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 37W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 23W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 160 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 42 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads Fairphone 4 by 66.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Fairphone 4 was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (88/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (57/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 43 points (74/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (74/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.