Fairphone 6 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 53/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4415); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,027,025); the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 37 points higher (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 6510 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 | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Fairphone 6 by 79.5% 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (81/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 37 points (90/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.