Fairphone 4 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 19/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Fairphone 4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 11 points higher (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (49/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (42/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (65/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.