Fairphone 6 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. Both devices score the same overall rating of 53/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the Fairphone 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,025 vs 971,424); the Fairphone 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027025 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2577
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1161
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
The Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) received the same MobileRank rating — 53/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Fairphone 6 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 5.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (48/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Both devices scored 53/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Fairphone 6 (60/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.