Fairphone 5 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Vivo X Fold6
- Overall rating 47/100
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Fairphone 5
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In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (82/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.