Fairphone 4 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 19/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 4 better?

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3905 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 225g

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 12 points higher (31/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (39/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (57/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 4 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Snapdragon 750G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 517683
Geekbench Single 601
Geekbench Multi 1882
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3905 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 20W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 25 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g 194 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (49/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (39/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (57/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.