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; estimated prices are $449 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 19/100 (a 56-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 (3,515,964 vs 517,683); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Cheaper: $449 vs $1299
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 517683
- 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 (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 56 points higher (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (79/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3515964 | |
| 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) | — | 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 | |
| Price | $449 | $1299 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $850. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $850.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (51/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (79/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 56 points (75/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
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 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.