Fairphone 4 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 4 leads — 19/100 vs 8/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is faster in AnTuTu (891,237 vs 517,683); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Sony Xperia 1
- Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Better camera (49/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 891237 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 968 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2731 vs 1882
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Fairphone 4 scores 11 points higher (19/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (49/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 leads Fairphone 4 by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (49/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Fairphone 4 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.