Fairphone 4 vs Google Pixel 9
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4; launch prices were $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 69/100 vs 31/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Google Pixel 9 has the stronger camera (143 vs 69); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Google Pixel 9
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $799
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Google Pixel 9, the Google Pixel 9 scores 38 points higher (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (46/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Google Pixel 9 — 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 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (55/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Google Pixel 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Google Tensor G4 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1561427 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 4900 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" Actua OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2424x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 143 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Google Pixel 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads Fairphone 4 by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Fairphone 4 was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (55/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 38 points (69/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Google Pixel 9?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Google Pixel 9 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Google Pixel 9?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.