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Fairphone 4 (128GB) vs Nokia 9 PureView

Side by side comparison between Fairphone 4 vs Nokia 9 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9 PureView X Fairphone 4 (128GB) 15Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Nokia 9 PureView Compare Fairphone 4 X
5.99"
POLED

1440x2880

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3320
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 4 (128GB)

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!

4 (128GB)} 15 Advantages Fairphone 4 (128GB) vs 9 PureView} 13 Advantages Nokia 9 PureView
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.3"5%
Larger screen
vs5.99"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(6 cameras) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/2" inches45%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+3905 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3320 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+20W11%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
225 grams (7.88 ounces)vs+172 grams (6.02 ounces)31%
Lighter
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)31%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
409 PPIvs+538 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
60Hz
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
 
ModelFairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Other model namesFairphone 4 (6GB RAM)Nokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandFairphoneNokia
Release date10/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/20212/1/2019
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight225 grams (7.88 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Display typeTFT IPS LCDP-OLED
Screen size6.3" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI538 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10

🤖 Operating System

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
System versionAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TA-1082 version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TA-1087 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TA-1094 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
TA-1082 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1087 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1094 version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D
(6 cameras)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide
12MP mono
12MP mono
12MP mono
0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.78" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3905 mAh3320 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green
• Modular phone with swappable components
• iFixit: 10/10
• Colors: Midnight Blue
• Android One
• Zeiss optics back cameras
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Fairphone 4 (128GB)Nokia 9 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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