Fairphone 5 vs Vivo X300s
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Fairphone 5
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 212g vs 217g
- Overall rating 47/100
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (83/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Fairphone 5
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In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (83/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo X300s?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo X300s?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.