Fairphone 4 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 31/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 566,483); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1500
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (69/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (56/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Fairphone 4 by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1051. Fairphone 4 was $1051 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (69/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (53/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (56/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.