Fairphone 6 vs Vivo Y500
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $565 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4415); the Fairphone 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Fairphone 6
Vivo Y500
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Cheaper: $345 vs $565
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 71/100). 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $565 | $345 |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $220. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $220.
performance
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 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (61/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (58/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 edges out the Fairphone 6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Vivo Y500?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.