Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 69); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1099
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1882
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (97/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Fairphone 4 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Fairphone 4 was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (97/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.