Fairphone 4 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 19/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 517,683); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Cheaper: $449 vs $749
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 62 points higher (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100. In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $449 | $749 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 62 points (81/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.