Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 31/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 566,483); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $2199
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 47 points higher (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1750. Fairphone 4 was $1750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (67/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 47 points (78/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.