Fairphone 4 vs Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $449 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads — 62/100 vs 31/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,129,182 vs 566,483); the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ is noticeably lighter (177g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1129182 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 177g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $449
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ scores 31 points higher (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads (58/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ — 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 Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1129182 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.8×75.6×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads Fairphone 4 by 49.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (58/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads on camera score (46/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+ is a better fit for active users.