Fairphone 6 vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 53/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4415); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 1,027,025); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 15 points higher (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Fairphone 6 by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.