Fairphone 3+ vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ (2020) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y61 leads — 17/100 vs 13/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y61 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y61 is thinner (8.9mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Huawei nova Y61
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Huawei nova Y61 scores 4 points higher (17/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 leads (36/100 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 Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova Y61 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $489 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknownperformance
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 Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova Y61 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Huawei nova Y61 edges out the Fairphone 3+ by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova Y61?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 17/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Huawei nova Y61?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.