Fairphone 3+ vs ZTE Blade V50
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) is priced at $489, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 13/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
ZTE Blade V50
- Overall rating 13/100
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 189g
- Cheaper: $351 vs $489
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 19 points higher (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $489 | $351 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $138. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $138.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (35/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.