Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has the bigger battery (4350 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (961,191 vs 517,683); the Fairphone 4 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 240g).
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 240g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (28/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 961191 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4350 vs 3905 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (28/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 961191 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 168.6×79.9×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 240 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 46.1% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (59/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (53/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (28/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro edges out the Fairphone 4 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.