Huawei Nova Plus (L03) vs Fairphone 4 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova Plus vs Fairphone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2023 6:43 AM, updated: 6/5/2025 5:18 AM

Compare Fairphone 4 X Huawei Nova Plus (L03) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Fairphone 4 (128GB) Compare Huawei Nova Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Fairphone 4 (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	vs	25 Advantages Fairphone 4 (128GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)44% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.3"15% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 48MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2" inches40% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 25MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3340 mAh	vs	+3905 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP54 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Other model names	Huawei nova Plus MLA-L03 32GB, Huawei Milan	Fairphone 4 (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Europe)
Brand	Huawei	Fairphone
Release date	10/1/2016	10/25/2021, Announced: 9/30/2021
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 151.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.98 in)	75.5 x 162 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,17,28)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.21/2"0.8µmPDAF+TOF3D
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.78" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	3905 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey • Emotion 4.1 UI • 450 nits screen brightness • DTS sound • Fast battery charging • VoLTE	• Colors: Gray, Green, Speckled Green • Modular phone with swappable components • iFixit: 10/10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nova Plus (L03)	Fairphone 4 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.49W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)