Fairphone 5 vs Vivo X90 Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200; estimated prices are $770 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X90 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 25/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X90 Pro has the bigger battery (4870 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP.
Fairphone 5
Vivo X90 Pro
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 212g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $770 vs $799
- Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4870 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Vivo X90 Pro scores 8 points higher (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (58/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (58/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo X90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4870 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $770 | $799 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X90 Pro
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X90 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $29. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (58/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.