Apple iPhone 16 vs Fairphone 4
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; launch prices were $799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 leads — 68/100 vs 31/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3561); the Apple iPhone 16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 16 has the stronger camera (147 vs 69); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Fairphone 4
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 1882
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Lighter: 170g vs 225g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3561 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $799
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 16 scores 37 points higher (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Fairphone 4 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 566483 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | 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 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 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
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 leads Fairphone 4 by 248.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Fairphone 4 was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (61/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 37 points (68/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Fairphone 4 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on performance (84/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users.