Fairphone 4 vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $449 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 55/100 vs 19/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 517,683); the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $649
- Better camera (49/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 36 points higher (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (63/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (18/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $449 | $649 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (48/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (18/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 36 points (55/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.