Fairphone 6 vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; estimated prices are $565 and $355. Both devices score the same overall rating of 34/100. 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 969,048); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Fairphone 6
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027025 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 3057
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 4/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Cheaper: $355 vs $565
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 71/100)
The Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4b) received the same MobileRank rating — 34/100. In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (7/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 3057 | |
| 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, up to 8 major Android upgrades | 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 | |
| Price | $565 | $355 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 6 and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Fairphone 6 leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 6.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $210. Nothing Phone (4b) is cheaper by $210.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (7/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (45/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (58/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
Both devices scored 34/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Fairphone 6.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.