Fairphone 3+ vs Huawei nova 12
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 13/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Huawei nova 12
- Lighter: 189g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (41/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 21 points higher (34/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 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, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $489 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 21 points (34/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova 12?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Huawei nova 12?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.