Apple iPhone 14 vs Fairphone 4
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; estimated prices are $799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 14 leads — 34/100 vs 19/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 14 is faster in AnTuTu (1,359,000 vs 517,683); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone 14
Fairphone 4
- Higher AnTuTu: 1359000 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 2252 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5608 vs 1882
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Higher performance (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $449 vs $799
- Longer battery life (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 14 scores 15 points higher (34/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 1359000 | 517683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2252 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5608 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 20W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $799 | $449 |
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 14 leads Fairphone 4 by 162.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (28/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (67/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Fairphone 4 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 14 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 14 leads on performance (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.