Fairphone 4 vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 31/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 566,483); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 234g
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 566483
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (36/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Fairphone 4 by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (80/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (74/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (36/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.