Fairphone 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $770 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Fairphone 5
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 212g vs 216g
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $770
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $770 | $499 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $271. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $271.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (75/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.