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).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 40
Display 43
Camera 53
Battery 20
Portability 28
Value for money 10
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
  • Lighter: 225g vs 226g
  • Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $899

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • 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
Comparison verdict

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).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
53
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 4 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
39/100
517683 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +84.2%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 4
$449
Vivo X300 Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $450. Fairphone 4 was $450 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.