Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $449 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 31/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 566,483); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1099
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 35 points higher (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (35/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (35/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Fairphone 4 by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Fairphone 4 was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (35/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 35 points (66/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.