Fairphone 4 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 566,483).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Fairphone 4

Performance 41
Display 43
Camera 18
Battery 20
Portability 28
Value for money 0

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Fairphone 4 better?


  • Overall rating 31/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 566483
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 601
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1882
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3905 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 20/100).

Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Fairphone 4 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Snapdragon 750G MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 566483 4838033
Geekbench Single 601 4188
Geekbench Multi 1882 13145
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3905 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 69 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 25 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm —
Weight 225 g —
Launch price $449 —

Camera comparison

Fairphone 4

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
18
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Fairphone 4

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Fairphone 4

  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 4 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
31/100
566483 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +88.3%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Fairphone 4 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Fairphone 4

$449

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (87/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 18/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.