Fairphone 4 vs Nubia Z70S Ultra
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 19/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 517,683); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nubia Z70S Ultra, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 51 points higher (70/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (63/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nubia Z70S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3228937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $449 | $799 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 51 points (70/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for active users.