Fairphone 5 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4200); the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 212g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (73/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (55/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (99/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (73/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (55/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.