Fairphone 4 vs Realme GT 8
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 31/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 566,483); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Realme GT 8
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $449
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 49 points higher (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Realme GT 8 — 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Fairphone 4 by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Realme GT 8 was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (98/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (56/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 49 points (80/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Realme GT 8?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.