Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 243,691).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | — | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Fairphone 3+ by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.