Fairphone 5 vs Huawei P30 Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980; estimated prices are $770 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 17/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Huawei P30 Pro
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $770 vs $999
- Better camera (48/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Lighter: 192g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Huawei P30 Pro, the Fairphone 5 scores 8 points higher (25/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (24/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $770 | $999 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Price difference: $229. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $229.
performance
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 P30 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (24/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (60/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 edges out the Huawei P30 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei P30 Pro — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.