Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 31/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 566,483); the Fairphone 4 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $2899
- Better portability (28/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 38 points higher (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (28/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Fairphone 4 by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2450. Fairphone 4 was $2450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (28/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 38 points (69/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.