Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 69); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1299
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 214g vs 225g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (51/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. Fairphone 4 was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (88/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (51/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.