Fairphone 3+ vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 248g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 5775 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Fairphone 3+ by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (75/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.