Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 19/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 517,683).
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Cheaper: $449 vs $1999
- Better camera (49/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 46 points higher (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (40/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (79/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $449 | $1999 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Fairphone 4 by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1550. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $1550.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (40/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (79/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 46 points (65/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.