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; launch prices were $449 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 31/100 (a 54-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 566,483); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $749
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 54 points higher (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $449 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Fairphone 4 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 54 points (85/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.