Fairphone 5 vs Vivo X500
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Vivo X500
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 212g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (84/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo X500?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.