Fairphone 5 vs Huawei nova 10z
Comparing the Fairphone 5 (2023) and the Huawei nova 10z (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 18/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 5 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Fairphone 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Huawei nova 10z
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 212g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Huawei nova 10z, the Fairphone 5 scores 7 points higher (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (19/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Huawei nova 10z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 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 | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 10z
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (19/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (76/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 10z are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei nova 10z?
The Fairphone 5 edges out the Huawei nova 10z by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 10z?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei nova 10z — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei nova 10z?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Huawei nova 10z?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.