Fairphone 5 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 47/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4200); the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 229g).
Fairphone 5
Huawei Pura X Max
- Lighter: 212g vs 229g
- Overall rating 47/100
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 23 points higher (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (58/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1520 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Fairphone 5
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In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (72/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (58/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.