Fairphone 4 vs Poco M8 Pro
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $449 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 31/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (946,831 vs 566,483); the Poco M8 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Poco M8 Pro
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 946831 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $449
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Poco M8 Pro, the Poco M8 Pro scores 28 points higher (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Poco M8 Pro — 56/100; 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 M8 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Poco M8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 946831 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Poco M8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Poco M8 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (59/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (40/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Poco M8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 28 points (59/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Poco M8 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco M8 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Poco M8 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Poco M8 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Poco M8 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Poco M8 Pro (70/100 vs 20/100).