Fairphone 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 25/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 1 points higher (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (83/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.