Fairphone 3+ vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ (2020) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 13/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Fairphone 3+
Huawei nova Y74
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 11 points higher (24/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 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 Y74 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $489 | — |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (53/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (63/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 3+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.