Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $489 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 26/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 243,691); the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $970
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 64 points higher (90/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Fairphone 3+ by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $481. Fairphone 3+ was $481 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 64 points (90/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.