Fairphone 6 vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4415); the Fairphone 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,025 vs 975,254); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027025 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3148
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (59/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $355 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Fairphone 6 leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 5.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (59/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) edges out the Fairphone 6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.