Fairphone 4 vs Nubia Z60 Ultra
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $449 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,527,231 vs 517,683); the Nubia Z60 Ultra is thinner (8.8mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2527231 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nubia Z60 Ultra, the Nubia Z60 Ultra scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 10/100, Nubia Z60 Ultra — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nubia Z60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 2527231 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $599 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nubia Z60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z60 Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Fairphone 4 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Z60 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.