Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Fairphone 3+
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 65/100 vs 26/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 3040); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 243,691); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Fairphone 3+
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 199g
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Fairphone 3+, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 39 points higher (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (47/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $489 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Fairphone 3+ by 709.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (86/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (47/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 26/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.