Which smartphone brand is more reliable? Side-by-side comparison based on 267 real repair records from community repair events.
Data from openrepair.org (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 2,511 total smartphone records
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Huawei and Motorola have nearly identical fix rates (53.4% vs 50.9%), so when something breaks, both brands are equally likely to be repaired successfully. Both brands show similar longevity, with smartphones typically coming in for repair around 4.1 years old. They break in different ways. Huawei's most common issue is Screen/Display (17.4%), while Motorola mostly comes in for Battery/Power (22.6%).
If durability matters most:
Both brands perform similarly on durability. Choose based on features, price, and the specific model. Our data comes from 267 real repair records, so this tie is meaningful.
Based on 267 real repair records from community repair events. Scroll down for the full data breakdown.
Head-to-head reliability data for Huawei vs Motorola smartphones, based on 267 community repair records. Motorola leads on fix rate (50.9% vs 53.4%).
| Metric | Huawei | Motorola |
|---|---|---|
| Fix Rate | 53.4% | 50.9% |
| ValueCost per reliability point | $30.06/pt | $5.89/pt |
| Top Failure | Screen/Display (17.4%) | Battery/Power (22.6%) |
| Sample Size | 161 | 106 |
| Avg. Age at Repair | 4.1 years | 4.1 years |
Like-for-like pricing across product tiers. Prices are approximate.
Premium
Huawei
Mate X6 Dual-SIM 512GB ROM + 12GB
No premium smartphone from Motorola
Value
Huawei and Motorola show similar reliability, with fix rates of 53.4% and 50.9% respectively, based on 267 community repair records.
Huawei's top issues are screen/display and battery/power. Motorola's top issues are battery/power and screen/display.
Both brands show similar longevity, with devices averaging around 4.1 years before needing repair.
Both Huawei and Motorola show very similar durability metrics. Choose based on features, price, and specific model reviews rather than brand-level reliability alone.
Brand averages only go so far. Your specific model matters too. See repair costs, repairability scores, and failure data for individual smartphones.
| iFixit Score0-10 scale |
|---|
| 4.8/10 |
| 5.7/10 |
Huawei
Nova 12i 128GB/8GB RAM Dual SIM Green
Motorola
Moto G Power - 2025 | Unlocked
Below 30-day avg
Budget
No budget smartphone from Huawei
Motorola
Moto G 5G | 2024 | Unlocked |
Below 30-day avg
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