Fairphone 5 vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4200); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 222g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (85/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.