Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 13/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Fairphone 3+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).
Fairphone 3+
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 173g vs 189g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 13 points higher (26/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $489 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (30/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.