Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $489 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $840
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Fairphone 3+ by 95.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Fairphone 3+ was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.