Fairphone 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 227g
- Better portability (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (99/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.