Fairphone 5 vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4200); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 212g).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Fairphone 5

Performance —
Display 72
Camera 48
Battery 28
Portability 36
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Fairphone 5 better?


  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 212g

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 36/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Fairphone 5 Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu — 5016623
Geekbench Single — 4188
Geekbench Multi — 13145
Display 6.5" OLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 1216x2660
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 108 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 17
Brightness (peak) 880 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 212 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Fairphone 5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Fairphone 5

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Fairphone 5

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Fairphone 5

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (81/100 vs 28/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.