Fairphone 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 25/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 6 points higher (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (57/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.