Fairphone 5 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 230g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (83/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (83/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.