Fairphone 5 vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 248g
- Better portability (36/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6800 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (86/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.