Fairphone 6+ vs Vivo X500
The Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4415); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,101,953); the Fairphone 6+ is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6+
Vivo X500
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 211g
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6+ vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6+ | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1101953 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6+ and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Fairphone 6+ by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 6+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (96/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (84/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6+ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6+ and the Vivo X500?
The Fairphone 6+ has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6+ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6+ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6+ over the Vivo X500?
The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.