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).

The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 25 points (44/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $599

  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 4 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
19/100
517683 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
44/100 +64.0%
1436722 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Fairphone 4 by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
Nothing Phone (2)
$599

Price difference: $150. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.