Fairphone 3+ vs Huawei nova 10z

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ (2020) and the Huawei nova 10z (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10z leads — 18/100 vs 13/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 10z has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Fairphone 3+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.9mm).

The Huawei nova 10z edges out the Fairphone 3+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?

  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 189g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (17/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Huawei nova 10z, the Huawei nova 10z scores 5 points higher (18/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z leads (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10z leads (17/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (17/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Huawei nova 10z
Processor Snapdragon 632
AnTuTu 243691
Geekbench Single 295
Geekbench Multi 1037
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2160 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 HarmonyOS 2.0
NFC yes no
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm
Weight 189 g 179 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Huawei nova 10z
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (17/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei nova 10z?

The Huawei nova 10z edges out the Fairphone 3+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova 10z?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Huawei nova 10z — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei nova 10z?

The Huawei nova 10z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Huawei nova 10z?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.