Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo T4
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo T4 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $489 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T4 leads — 58/100 vs 26/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T4 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo T4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T4 doesn't; the Vivo T4 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Vivo T4
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 199g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Vivo T4 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041899 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 7300 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $489
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo T4, the Vivo T4 scores 32 points higher (58/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T4 leads (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T4 leads (71/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Vivo T4 — 54/100; 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 T4 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T4 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T4 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T4 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T4 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo T4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1041899 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 3390 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 7300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo T4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo T4
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo T4
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Vivo T4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T4 leads Fairphone 3+ by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $190. Vivo T4 was $190 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T4 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (60/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T4 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T4 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T4 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T4 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo T4?
The Vivo T4 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 32 points (58/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo T4?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo T4 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo T4?
The Vivo T4 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo T4?
The Vivo T4 leads on performance (60/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo T4?
The Vivo T4 is a better fit for active users.