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; estimated prices are $770 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-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).
Fairphone 5
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 212g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $770 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $770 | $799 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $29. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (35/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.