Fairphone 4 vs Motorola Moto G55

The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025; estimated prices are $449 and $261. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 19/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).

The Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
What makes Fairphone 4 better?

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 179g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $261 vs $449

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 15 points higher (34/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (39/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (39/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 4 Motorola Moto G55
Processor Snapdragon 750G MediaTek Dimensity 7025
AnTuTu 517683
Geekbench Single 601
Geekbench Multi 1882
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3905 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 30W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 179 g
Price $449 $261
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
Motorola Moto G55
$261

Price difference: $188. Motorola Moto G55 is cheaper by $188.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (49/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (39/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (76/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Motorola Moto G55?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Motorola Moto G55?

The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.