Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo X500
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $489 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Vivo X500
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $820
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $331. Fairphone 3+ was $331 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo X500?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.