Fairphone 4 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 31/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 566,483); the Realme GT 8 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 59 points higher (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; 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 GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Fairphone 4 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 59 points (90/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.