Fairphone 4 vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $449 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 19/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $662
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (51/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 18 points higher (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (18/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $449 | $662 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $213. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $213.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (54/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (18/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.