Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 13/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Fairphone 3+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.9mm).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?

  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 189g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 17 points higher (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Snapdragon 632 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 243691
Geekbench Single 295
Geekbench Multi 1037
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 188 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (42/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.