Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo Y500
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $489 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 13/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Fairphone 3+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Fairphone 3+
Vivo Y500
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $345 vs $489
- Better camera (34/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 23 points higher (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $489 | $345 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $144. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $144.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (61/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (63/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 23 points (36/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.