Fairphone 4 vs Realme 14 Pro+
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Realme 14 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $449 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads — 65/100 vs 31/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 14 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,107,631 vs 566,483); the Realme 14 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Realme 14 Pro+
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Realme 14 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1107631 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $449
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Realme 14 Pro+, the Realme 14 Pro+ scores 34 points higher (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (63/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Realme 14 Pro+ — 64/100; 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 Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (68/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Realme 14 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1107631 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 8.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Realme 14 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Realme 14 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 Pro+ leads Fairphone 4 by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Realme 14 Pro+ was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (68/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 34 points (65/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme 14 Pro+ — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ leads on camera score (61/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ leads on performance (61/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Realme 14 Pro+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ is a better fit for active users.