Fairphone 4 (256GB) vs Google Pixel (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Fairphone 4 vs Google Pixel phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
25mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3905
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
12.3
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2770
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Fairphone 4 (256GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
Dual-LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
Model | Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Pixel (128GB) |
Other model names | Fairphone 4 (8GB RAM) | Google Pixel 1, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish |
Country or region available | (Europe) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Fairphone | |
Release date | 10/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021 | 10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016 |
Depth | 10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in) | 69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in) |
Weight | 225 grams (7.88 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 2461 (v2) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 650/75 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE 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 network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D | 12.3 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4048x3036 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.6 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.55µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 25 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5760x4320 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.78" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3905 mAh | 2770 mAh |
Charger, watts | 20W Wired fast charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 26 hours (1.1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 456 hours (19 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green • Modular phone with swappable components • iFixit: 10/10 | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Fairphone 4 (256GB) | Google Pixel (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) | 0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body) |