Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $449 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 4 leads — 39/100 vs 28/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Fairphone 4 is faster in AnTuTu (517,683 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Higher AnTuTu: 517683 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 601 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1882 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $720
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (20/100 vs 15/100)
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Better display (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Fairphone 4 scores 11 points higher (39/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (53/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 10/100, Samsung Galaxy S8 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (20/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (82/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $720 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Fairphone 4 leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 18.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $271. Fairphone 4 was $271 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (53/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (20/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (82/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 4 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 4 leads on performance (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a better fit for everyday use.