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 39/100 (a 30-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 517,683); the Fairphone 4 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 30 points (69/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 40
Display 43
Camera 53
Battery 20
Portability 28
Value for money 10
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 91
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 42
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
  • Lighter: 225g vs 309g
  • Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $2899

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (28/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 517683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 601
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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 (91/100 vs 40/100)
  • 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 30 points higher (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 10/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). 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).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 4 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor Snapdragon 750G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 517683 2926532
Geekbench Single 601 3041
Geekbench Multi 1882 9494
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
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/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
39/100
517683 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +82.3%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Fairphone 4 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 4
$449
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899

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 (91/100 vs 40/100).

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 Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

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 30 points (69/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.