Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Fairphone 6
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,027,025); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Fairphone 6
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 4415 mAh
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Fairphone 6, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Fairphone 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1027025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1116x2484 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 4415 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Fairphone 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Fairphone 6 by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (86/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Fairphone 6 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Fairphone 6?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.