Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $489 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Fairphone 3+
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $599
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher value score: 84/100 vs 0/100
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $599 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $110. Fairphone 3+ was $110 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.