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 $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion leads — 58/100 vs 31/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is faster in AnTuTu (990,586 vs 566,483); the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is noticeably lighter (178g 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: 990586 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $449
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion scores 27 points higher (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion leads (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion leads (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion leads (59/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Motorola Edge 70 Fusion — 54/100; 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 (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (59/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 990586 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 68W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
- 5500 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 42.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (59/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (59/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 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 27 points (58/100 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 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion leads on camera score (42/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion leads on performance (59/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (80/100 vs 28/100).