Fairphone 4 vs Huawei P30 Pro
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980; estimated prices are $449 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 4 leads — 19/100 vs 17/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P30 Pro has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei P30 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (736,755 vs 517,683); the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Huawei P30 Pro
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 40MP
- Cheaper: $449 vs $999
- Better camera (49/100 vs 38/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 736755 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 928 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2875 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 9/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Huawei P30 Pro, the Fairphone 4 scores 2 points higher (19/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro leads (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P30 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (79/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $449 | $999 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Huawei P30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei P30 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $550. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $550.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (24/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei P30 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (60/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 edges out the Huawei P30 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Huawei P30 Pro — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei P30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.