Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S10
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820; estimated prices are $449 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 4 leads — 19/100 vs 9/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S10 is faster in AnTuTu (745,471 vs 517,683); the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $449 vs $899
- Better camera (49/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (9/100 vs 2/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 745471 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2322 vs 1882
- Lighter: 157g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S10, the Fairphone 4 scores 10 points higher (19/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (49/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (9/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (79/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy S10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Samsung Exynos 9820 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 745471 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 2322 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3040x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 157 g | |
| Price | $449 | $899 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S10 leads Fairphone 4 by 30.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $450. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $450.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (49/100 vs 11/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (9/100 vs 2/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 4 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S10 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy S10 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use.