Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Fairphone 4
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 65/100 vs 31/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 3905); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 566,483); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Fairphone 4
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 34 points higher (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 566483 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 69 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Fairphone 4 by 248.2% 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 4 (86/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (34/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (47/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 34 points (65/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Fairphone 4 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on camera score (34/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.