Fairphone 4 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $449 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 31/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 566,483); the Fairphone 4 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $2799
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 39 points higher (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100; 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 Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Fairphone 4 by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2350. Fairphone 4 was $2350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (67/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.