Fairphone 4 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 44/100 vs 19/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 517,683); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $449 vs $799
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 25 points higher (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (36/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $449 | $799 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 4 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Fairphone 4 by 58.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (36/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 25 points (44/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.