Fairphone 4 vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; estimated prices are $449 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 34/100 vs 19/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 517,683); the Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $355 vs $449
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4b) 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 Nothing Phone (4b) leads (45/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (45/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $449 | $355 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4b) leads Fairphone 4 by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $94. Nothing Phone (4b) is cheaper by $94.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (49/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (45/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.