Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Fairphone 4

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; estimated prices are $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 19/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3582); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,870,000 vs 517,683); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 40 points (59/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 53
Display 100
Camera 86
Battery 7
Design 51
Value for money 41
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1870000 vs 517683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 601
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 1882
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
  • Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3582 mAh
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (9/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 40 points higher (59/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (9/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (79/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Fairphone 4
Processor Apple A18 Pro Snapdragon 750G
AnTuTu 1870000 517683
Geekbench Single 3400 601
Geekbench Multi 8300 1882
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 3905 mAh
Charging 27W 20W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 157
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 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 18 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm
Weight 199 g 225 g
Price $999 $449
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
7
battery
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
59/100
1870000 AnTuTu
Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
19/100 -261.2%
517683 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 261.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Fairphone 4
$449

Price difference: $550. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $550.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (53/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (9/100 vs 7/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (51/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (79/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Fairphone 4?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 40 points (59/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Fairphone 4?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Fairphone 4 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Fairphone 4?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Fairphone 4?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (53/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Fairphone 4?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.