Fairphone 3+ vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads — 38/100 vs 26/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Libero 5G III has the bigger battery (4120 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Libero 5G III is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 207g
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 690 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1736 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4120 vs 3040 mAh
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the ZTE Libero 5G III scores 12 points higher (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 1736 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Libero 5G III leads Fairphone 3+ by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Libero 5G III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (40/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Libero 5G III is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Fairphone 3+ leads on camera score (31/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Libero 5G III leads on performance (40/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the ZTE Libero 5G III (81/100 vs 44/100).