Fairphone 4 vs Vivo Y500
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $449 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 19/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Fairphone 4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Vivo Y500 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Vivo Y500
- Better camera (49/100 vs 34/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $345 vs $449
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 17 points higher (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $449 | $345 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $104. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $104.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (49/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.