Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $489 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 226g).
Fairphone 3+
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 189g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $899
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher value score: 86/100 vs 0/100
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $899 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $410. Fairphone 3+ was $410 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (93/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.