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 — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-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).
Fairphone 5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (42/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (65/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 5 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 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.