Fairphone 4 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; estimated prices are $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 19/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 517,683); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Nothing Phone (3)
- Cheaper: $449 vs $799
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 42 points higher (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 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 (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 2306162 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $449 | $799 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Fairphone 4 by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (54/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 42 points (61/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.