Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Fairphone 4
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; estimated prices are $1199 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 19/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4685 mAh vs 3905); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,890,000 vs 517,683); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.5mm).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Fairphone 4
- Higher AnTuTu: 1890000 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8400 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4685 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (89/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $1199
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (62/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (35/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (35/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (79/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 517683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $449 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads Fairphone 4 by 265.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $750. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $750.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (54/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (35/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (79/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 43 points (62/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Fairphone 4 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on performance (54/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.