Fairphone 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (48/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (48/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 36/100).