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 — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-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 (3,326,259 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 69); the Vivo X300 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $899
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 41/100). 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 18/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 10243 | |
| 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) | 69 | 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/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (94/100 vs 41/100).
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 18/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the 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.