Fairphone 4 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 31/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 566,483).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 51 points higher (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (44/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Fairphone 4 by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Fairphone 4 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (75/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (44/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 51 points (82/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.