Fairphone 4 vs Vivo X300s
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 566,483).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Vivo X300s
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $723
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 0/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Fairphone 4 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $274. Fairphone 4 was $274 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (83/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Vivo X300s?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.