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Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) vs Fairphone 4 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 vs Fairphone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Fairphone 4 X Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) 25Points
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Fairphone 4 (128GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 X
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 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!

Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)} 25 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB) vs 4 (128GB)} 6 Advantages Fairphone 4 (128GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)18%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+424 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs409 PPI
+1/1.31" inches53%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4575 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3905 mAh
+27W35%
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.
vs20W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.1 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certified
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
6.2"vs+6.3"2%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 50MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP55%
Higher resolution main camera
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 10.5MPvs+(front) 25MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

29 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
ModelPixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 G9BQDFairphone 4 (6GB RAM)
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandGoogleFairphone
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/202310/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUNona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution4320x2432 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.78" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation3 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

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 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 (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity4575 mAh3905 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
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: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint• Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green
• Modular phone with swappable components
• iFixit: 10/10

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 128GB)Fairphone 4 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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