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).

The ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?

  • Overall rating 13/100
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $138. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $138.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.