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Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Comparison
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Pros & cons
Fairphone 4
When it comes to eco-friendly phones, there aren’t many options out there. That’s where Fairphone 4 comes in. While it’s not the top phone out there, it’s probably the most sustainable, and it runs pretty well.
+
What's good
+
Made with Green materials
+
Durable
+
Good battery life
+
Five-year warranty
−
What's not
−
Poor cameras
−
Temperamental fingerprint scanner
−
No headphone jack
Galaxy S6
+
What's good
+
Performance
+
Display quality
+
Camera
+
Design
+
Wireless charging
+
Android 5.0 Lollipop
−
What's not
−
No microSD support
−
Non-removable battery
−
Price
Fairphone 4
When it comes to eco-friendly phones, there aren’t many options out there. That’s where Fairphone 4 comes in. While it’s not the top phone out there, it’s probably the most sustainable, and it runs pretty well.
+
Good
+
Made with Green materials
+
Durable
+
Good battery life
+
Five-year warranty
−
Not
−
Poor cameras
−
Temperamental fingerprint scanner
−
No headphone jack
Galaxy S6
+
Good
+
Performance
+
Display quality
+
Camera
+
Design
+
Wireless charging
+
Android 5.0 Lollipop
−
Not
−
No microSD support
−
Non-removable battery
−
Price
Spec data
How they compare
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Price (MSRP)
—
$685
OS
Android
Android
Processor
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) Octa-core
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
—
—
Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
225g (7.9 oz)
138g (4.9 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
$685
OS
Android
OS
Android
Processor
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) Octa-core
Processor
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
225g (7.9 oz)
Weight
138g (4.9 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Released
Oct 2021
Apr 2015
Announced
—
—
Price tier
—
Mid-range
Also Known As
—
—
Processor
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) Octa-core
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
CPU Speed
2200MHz
2100MHz
RAM
6/8GB
3GB
Storage
128/256 GB
32/64/128 GB
Price (USD)
—
$685
Regions
USA, Canada
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
—
Warranty
2 Years
2 Years
Accessories
Manual
AC Charger, Manual
OS
Android
Android
OS at Launch
11
5.0 Lollipop
Current Version
12
7.0 Nougat
OS Updates
—
—
Security Updates
—
—
Custom UI
—
—
Type
Color
Color
Technology
LCD (IPS)
Super AMOLED
Size
6.3"
5.1"
Resolution
1080 × 2340
1440 × 2560
Pixel Density
410 ppi
577 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
—
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
—
Peak Brightness
—
—
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
—
—
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Secondary Display
Type
—
—
Size
—
—
Resolution
—
—
Main Camera
48MP f/1.6
16MP
Camera 2
48MP f/2.2
—
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Yes (LED)
Sensor Name
—
—
Sensor Size
—
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
—
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
8
—
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Unknown
Video FPS
30fps
—
Video Length
—
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
MPEG-4, WMV, FLV, 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, ASF, AVI
Features
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, ISO
Additional Info
2nd camera feature (48 MP, F2.2, Ultrawide), 3rd camera feature (TOF 3D, Depth)
HDR
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution
25MP
5MP
Video Resolution
—
—
Video FPS
—
—
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Features
—
—
Additional Info
Aperture F2.2, HDR
-
DxOMark Overall
—
—
DxOMark Photo
—
—
DxOMark Video
—
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
—
DxOMark Rank
—
—
Chip
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) Octa-core
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
Process Node
—
—
GPU
—
—
RAM
6/8GB
3GB
Storage
128/256 GB
32/64/128 GB
AnTuTu v11
—
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
—
Capacity
3,905 mAh
2,550 mAh
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging
—
—
Wireless Charging
—
—
Comes with Charger
—
—
Talk Time
13h 00m
23h 00m
Video Playback
—
13h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
—
12h 00m
Internet (Cellular)
—
12h 00m
Standby
8h 20m
13h 00m
Mixed Usage
—
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
—
GSMArena Score
—
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
—
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
WiFi Version
—
—
Bluetooth
5.1
4.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC
SBC, aptX
USB Type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
USB Speed
—
—
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack
3.5mm
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
A-GPS
UWB
Satellite
—
—
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
—
Expansion Capacity
2000MB
—
Networks
—
—
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Form Factor
Bar
Bar
Material
Plastic
Aluminium
Frame Material
—
—
Rear Material
—
—
Colors
Gray, Green, Speckled Green
White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
Dimensions
16.2 × 7.55 × 1.05 cm (6.38 × 2.97 × 0.41 in)
14.3 × 7 × 0.7 cm (5.63 × 2.76 × 0.28 in)
Weight
225g
138g
IP Rating
IP54
—
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Unknown
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Yes
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
—
—
Parts Availability
—
—
External Speakers
Yes
Yes
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
—
GSMArena Loudness
—
—
Speaker Loudness
—
—
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
SAR Head
0.494 W/kg
1.58 W/kg
SAR Body
0.993 W/kg
1.45 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
Unknown
TTY/TDD
Unknown
Additional Information
—
—
Additional Comments
Get a 5-year warranty when you register your smartphone and purchase before 31st December 2022
Also available in a dual-SIM model.
Additional Sensors
- Barometer
Additional Features
- Ultra Power Saving Mode
- Download Booster
- S Health 4.0
- Quick Connect
- Private Mode
Quick Start Guide
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—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Released
Oct 2021
Released
Apr 2015
Announced
—
Announced
—
Price tier
—
Price tier
Mid-range
Also Known As
—
Also Known As
—
Processor
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) Octa-core
Processor
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
CPU Speed
2200MHz
CPU Speed
2100MHz
RAM
6/8GB
RAM
3GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Storage
32/64/128 GB
Price (USD)
—
Price (USD)
$685
Regions
USA, Canada
Regions
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
Regional Variants
—
Warranty
2 Years
Warranty
2 Years
Accessories
Manual
Accessories
AC Charger, Manual
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
OS
Android
OS
Android
OS at Launch
11
OS at Launch
5.0 Lollipop
Current Version
12
Current Version
7.0 Nougat
OS Updates
—
OS Updates
—
Security Updates
—
Security Updates
—
Custom UI
—
Custom UI
—
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Type
Color
Type
Color
Technology
LCD (IPS)
Technology
Super AMOLED
Size
6.3"
Size
5.1"
Resolution
1080 × 2340
Resolution
1440 × 2560
Pixel Density
410 ppi
Pixel Density
577 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
Colors
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
—
Refresh Rate
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Peak Brightness
—
Peak Brightness
—
Always On Display
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
—
DisplayMate Grade
—
Multi-touch
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Additional Features
Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type
—
Type
—
Size
—
Size
—
Resolution
—
Resolution
—
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Main Camera
48MP f/1.6
Main Camera
16MP
Camera 2
48MP f/2.2
Camera 2
—
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Flash
Yes (LED)
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Size
—
Sensor Size
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
8
Digital Zoom
—
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Unknown
Video FPS
30fps
Video FPS
—
Video Length
—
Video Length
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Video Formats
MPEG-4, WMV, FLV, 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, ASF, AVI
Features
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, ISO
Additional Info
2nd camera feature (48 MP, F2.2, Ultrawide), 3rd camera feature (TOF 3D, Depth)
Additional Info
HDR
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Front Camera
Front Camera
Video Recording
Video Recording
Resolution
25MP
Resolution
5MP
Video Resolution
—
Video Resolution
—
Video FPS
—
Video FPS
—
Zoom
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Features
—
Features
—
Additional Info
Aperture F2.2, HDR
Additional Info
-
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Rank
—
DxOMark Rank
—
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Chip
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) Octa-core
Chip
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
Process Node
—
Process Node
—
GPU
—
GPU
—
RAM
6/8GB
RAM
3GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Storage
32/64/128 GB
AnTuTu v11
—
AnTuTu v11
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Capacity
3,905 mAh
Capacity
2,550 mAh
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Removable
Fast Charging
—
Fast Charging
—
Wireless Charging
—
Wireless Charging
—
Comes with Charger
—
Comes with Charger
—
Talk Time
13h 00m
Talk Time
23h 00m
Video Playback
—
Video Playback
13h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
—
Internet (WiFi)
12h 00m
Internet (Cellular)
—
Internet (Cellular)
12h 00m
Standby
8h 20m
Standby
13h 00m
Mixed Usage
—
Mixed Usage
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
GSMArena Score
—
GSMArena Score
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
WiFi Version
—
WiFi Version
—
Bluetooth
5.1
Bluetooth
4.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, aptX
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type
Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
USB OTG
USB Speed
—
USB Speed
—
NFC
NFC
Infrared
Infrared
Headset Jack
Headset Jack
3.5mm
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
UWB
UWB
Satellite
—
Satellite
—
Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Capacity
2000MB
Expansion Capacity
—
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Networks
—
Networks
—
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Data
4G/LTE
VoLTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Data Tethering
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Form Factor
Bar
Form Factor
Bar
Material
Plastic
Material
Aluminium
Frame Material
—
Frame Material
—
Rear Material
—
Rear Material
—
Colors
Gray, Green, Speckled Green
Colors
White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
Dimensions
16.2 × 7.55 × 1.05 cm (6.38 × 2.97 × 0.41 in)
Dimensions
14.3 × 7 × 0.7 cm (5.63 × 2.76 × 0.28 in)
Weight
225g
Weight
138g
IP Rating
IP54
IP Rating
—
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistance
Unknown
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Rugged Design
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
—
iFixit Score
—
Parts Availability
—
Parts Availability
—
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
External Speakers
Yes
External Speakers
Yes
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
—
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
—
GSMArena Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
—
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Home Key
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
External Volume
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
SAR Head
0.494 W/kg
SAR Head
1.58 W/kg
SAR Body
0.993 W/kg
SAR Body
1.45 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
Unknown
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Unknown
TTY/TDD
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Additional Information
—
Additional Information
—
Additional Comments
Get a 5-year warranty when you register your smartphone and purchase before 31st December 2022
Additional Comments
Also available in a dual-SIM model.
Additional Sensors
- Barometer
Additional Features
- Ultra Power Saving Mode
- Download Booster
- S Health 4.0
- Quick Connect
- Private Mode
Related Links
Related Links
Manual
—
Manual
Quick Start Guide
—
Quick Start Guide
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
Fairphone 4
6.4" × 3"
Galaxy S6
5.6" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
Fairphone 4
0.4"
Galaxy S6
0.3"
Fairphone 4
Galaxy S6
Height
6.4" (162 mm)
5.6" (143 mm)
Width
3" (75.5 mm)
2.8" (70 mm)
Depth
0.4" (10.5 mm)
0.3" (7 mm)
Weight
225g (7.9 oz)
138g (4.9 oz)
Screen
6.3"
5.1"
Height
6.4" (162 mm)
Height
5.6" (143 mm)
Width
3" (75.5 mm)
Width
2.8" (70 mm)
Depth
0.4" (10.5 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7 mm)
Weight
225g (7.9 oz)
Weight
138g (4.9 oz)
Screen
6.3"
Screen
5.1"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Fairphone 4 vs Galaxy S6 — FAQ
Which is better, the Fairphone 4 or Galaxy S6?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the Galaxy S6 earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 7.6 for the Fairphone 4. That 1.4-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →