Fairphone 4 vs Huawei nova 10 Youth

The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads — 25/100 vs 19/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 10 Youth has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Fairphone 4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).

The Huawei nova 10 Youth edges out the Fairphone 4 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 23
Design 61
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 4 better?

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3905 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 191g vs 225g

  • Longer battery life (23/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Huawei nova 10 Youth, the Huawei nova 10 Youth scores 6 points higher (25/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (23/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (23/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (79/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 4 Huawei nova 10 Youth
Processor Snapdragon 750G Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G
AnTuTu 517683
Geekbench Single 601
Geekbench Multi 1882
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3905 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 20W 66W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 HarmonyOS 2.0
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm
Weight 225 g 191 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
Huawei nova 10 Youth
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 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (23/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth edges out the Fairphone 4 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Huawei nova 10 Youth — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.