Fairphone 5 vs Huawei Mate X3
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 47/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 239g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 14 points higher (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (36/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (64/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (36/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.