Fairphone 4 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $449 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 19/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 517,683); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Nothing Phone (2)
- Cheaper: $449 vs $599
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 69/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 25 points higher (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (38/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (38/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 1436722 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $449 | $599 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Fairphone 4 by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (38/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (48/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 25 points (44/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.