Fairphone 4 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 31/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 69); the Vivo X300 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $950
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 60 points higher (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Fairphone 4 by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $501. Fairphone 4 was $501 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 60 points (91/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.