Fairphone 3+ vs Huawei Mate 80
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $489 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 26/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 243,691); the Huawei Mate 80 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $799
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 39 points higher (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (69/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 4446 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Fairphone 3+ by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Fairphone 3+ was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (69/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.