Fairphone 4 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 517,683); the Vivo X300 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.5mm).
Fairphone 4
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $899
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 28/100)
- Higher value score: 86/100 vs 10/100
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 10/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $899 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Fairphone 4 was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (93/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (81/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (43/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 10/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.