Fairphone 4 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $449 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 19/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 517,683); the Poco X8 Pro Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Cheaper: $449 vs $469
- Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (62/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $449 | $469 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Fairphone 4 by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 43 points (62/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.