Fairphone 6 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); 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).
Fairphone 6
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Fairphone 6 scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| 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, up to 8 major Android upgrades | 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 | |
| Price | $565 | — |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
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
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (42/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 6 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.