Fairphone 5 vs Vivo T4
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo T4 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T4 leads — 58/100 vs 47/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T4 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T4 doesn't; the Vivo T4 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Vivo T4
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo T4 better?
- Bigger battery: 7300 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo T4, the Vivo T4 scores 11 points higher (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T4 leads (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T4 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T4 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (60/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo T4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1041899 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $299 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo T4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo T4
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T4
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T4 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (71/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T4 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (60/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo T4?
The Vivo T4 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo T4?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo T4 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo T4?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo T4?
The Vivo T4 is a better fit for active users.