Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $489 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 13/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 71 points (84/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $489 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 71 points higher (84/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 243691 4602290
Geekbench Single 295 3640
Geekbench Multi 1037 11033
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 189 g 227 g
Price $489 $799
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
13/100
243691 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +94.7%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Price difference: $310. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $310.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 71 points (84/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.