Fairphone 4 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 19/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 517,683); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 21 points (40/100 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 (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 4 better?

  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 517683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 601
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2560 vs 1882
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 21 points higher (40/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (44/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (44/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (79/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 4 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Processor Snapdragon 750G MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
AnTuTu 517683 1037391
Geekbench Single 601 1111
Geekbench Multi 1882 2560
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2412
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3905 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 25 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 190 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

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

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
19/100
517683 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
40/100 +50.1%
1037391 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Fairphone 4 by 50.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (44/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (62/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 21 points (40/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.