Fairphone 5 vs Huawei nova 10 Youth
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 25/100. Key differences: the Fairphone 5 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (23/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 35/100)
The Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 10 Youth received the same MobileRank rating — 25/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (23/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Huawei nova 10 Youth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknownperformance
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 — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (23/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 10 Youth are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei nova 10 Youth?
Both devices scored 25/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei nova 10 Youth.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 10 Youth?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei nova 10 Youth — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei nova 10 Youth?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Huawei nova 10 Youth?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.