Fairphone 4 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 566,483); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $845
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (59/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $396. Fairphone 4 was $396 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (59/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.