Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 517,683); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Better camera (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (45/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (76/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Fairphone 4 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (45/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (76/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.