Sony Xperia 10 (i3123) vs Fairphone 4 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 10 vs Fairphone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2023 7:22 AM, updated: 6/5/2025 5:18 AM

Compare Fairphone 4 X Sony Xperia 10 (i3123) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2870
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Fairphone 4 (256GB) Compare Sony Xperia 10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 4 (256GB)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	vs	22 Advantages Fairphone 4 (256GB)
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)25% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1080x2520 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+457 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (42GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
6"	vs	+6.3"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 25MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10	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) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2870 mAh	vs	+3905 mAh36% 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
18W	vs	+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.
1 slot (Single-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, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 10 I3123 (3GB RAM), Sony Kirin	Fairphone 4 (8GB RAM)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Europe)
Brand	Sony	Fairphone
Release date	2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019	10/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 155.7 millimeters (2.68 x 6.13 in)	75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	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
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
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 (650-700Mhz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 112198 (v8) Geekbench: 990 (v5.1) GFXBench: 4.3fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 28, 29, 66)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.422mm1/4"1.4µm	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	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
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.78" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2870 mAh	3905 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0	20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
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: Black, Navy, Silver, Pink	• Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green • Modular phone with swappable components • iFixit: 10/10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)	Fairphone 4 (256GB)
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)