Fairphone 3+ vs Huawei nova 14 Lite

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ (2020) and the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 13/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is thinner (7.2mm vs 9.9mm).

The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 23 points (36/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 54
Design 61
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 191g

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Huawei nova 14 Lite, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 23 points higher (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 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 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova 14 Lite are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Huawei nova 14 Lite: The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Huawei nova 14 Lite
Processor Snapdragon 632
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 5500 mAh
Charging 18W 66W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 HarmonyOS 5.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm
Weight 189 g 191 g
Price $489
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova 14 Lite 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 14 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 23 points (36/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova 14 Lite?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Huawei nova 14 Lite — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Huawei nova 14 Lite?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.