Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 31/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 69); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $799
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 225g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 43 points higher (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (31/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Fairphone 4 by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Fairphone 4 was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 43 points (74/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.