Nokia 7 (4GB RAM) vs Fairphone 4 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 7 vs Fairphone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2023 6:43 AM, updated: 6/5/2025 5:18 AM

Compare Fairphone 4 X Nokia 7 (4GB RAM) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Fairphone 4 (128GB) Compare Nokia 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(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!

5 Advantages Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	vs	21 Advantages Fairphone 4 (128GB)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)50% Lighter	vs	225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+7.92 millimeters (0.31 inches)33% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+424 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)93% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.3"21% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 25MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3905 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
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Model	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Other model names	Nokia 7 standard edition TA-1041, HMD C1N	Fairphone 4 (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe)
Brand	Nokia	Fairphone
Release date	10/1/2017	10/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021
Depth	7.92 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.45 x 141.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.56 in)	75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.78" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3905 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gloss Black, Matt White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • Fast battery charging (9V/2A=18W) • IP54 certified: splash proof	• Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green • Modular phone with swappable components • iFixit: 10/10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 7 (4GB RAM)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
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), 0.99W/kg (body)