Fairphone 4 vs Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $449 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 19/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,542,434 vs 517,683); the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Cheaper: $449 vs $900
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1542434 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4610 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 125W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Higher performance (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra scores 34 points higher (53/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (79/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 1542434 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 125W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $449 | $900 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $451. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $451.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (23/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 34 points (53/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on performance (23/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.