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 — 50/100 vs 26/100 (a 24-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 Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1037
- 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
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 24 points higher (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (77/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 2318 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Fairphone 3+ by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (51/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (69/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (38/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (77/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 24 points (50/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 18/100).