Fairphone 5 vs Huawei nova 12
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4200); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Huawei nova 12
- Better camera (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Huawei nova 12, the Huawei nova 12 scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 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 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (46/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 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 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (46/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 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 12 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei nova 12?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Huawei nova 12?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.