Fairphone 5 vs Vivo Y500
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $770 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 25/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Vivo Y500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Vivo Y500
- Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $345 vs $770
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 11 points higher (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 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 Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $770 | $345 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $425. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $425.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 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 Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.