Bq Aquaris 4 vs Fairphone 6

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris 4 vs Fairphone 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/5/2026 1:53 AM, updated: 5/5/2026 5:40 PM

Compare Fairphone 6 X Bq Aquaris 4 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

35Points Fairphone 6 Compare Bq Aquaris 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.31"
OLED

1116x2484

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4415
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 6

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Bq Aquaris 4	vs	35 Advantages Fairphone 6
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+8GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)109 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)9% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+LTPO OLEDAdvantage LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+1116x2484 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+432 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.31"58% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 0.3MP12 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP103 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps416 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+4415 mAh194% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 7iAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP55 certified, MIL-STD-810H military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
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Model	Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
Other model names	bq Aquaris 4 12GB 03BQAQU05	Fairphone (Gen. 6)
Country or region available	(Europe), Spain	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Bq	Fairphone
Release date	11/1/2013	6/25/2025
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	73.3 x 156.5 millimeters (2.89 x 6.16 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets MIL-STD-810H military certified: rigorous testing for salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, drop and thermal shock resistance.
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPO OLED
Screen size	4" inches	6.31" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1116x2484 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 7i
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	880nits[typ], 1400nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6577	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (SM7635) (4nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531	Qualcomm Adreno 810 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 786958 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
RAM memory	1GB	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.21/3.06"1.12μmPDAF 0.3MP depth TOF-3D
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@240fps Sony Lytia 700C Samsung KD1
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.42" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	4415 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • 8GB microSD class 10 included • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Horizon Black, Cloud White, Forest Green iFixit: 10/10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris 4	Fairphone 6
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.49W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)