Fairphone 4 vs Poco F8
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 31/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 566,483); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Poco F8
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 43 points higher (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (54/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Fairphone 4 by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Fairphone 4 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (54/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 43 points (74/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Poco F8?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.