Fairphone 4 vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the Fairphone 4 (2021) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 19/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Huawei nova Y74
- Better camera (49/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 5 points higher (24/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 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 Y74 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- 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 4 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (49/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (53/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Fairphone 4 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.