Fairphone 4 vs Huawei nova 12
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 19/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Huawei nova 12
- Better camera (49/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 15 points higher (34/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 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 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 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 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 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 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (46/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 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 12 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Huawei nova 12?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Huawei nova 12?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.