Fairphone 6 vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the Fairphone 6 (2025) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 24/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4415); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Fairphone 6
Huawei nova Y74
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Fairphone 6 scores 10 points higher (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 6620 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $565 | — |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (39/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (53/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (58/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Fairphone 6 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.