Apple iPhone 16 vs Fairphone 6
The Apple iPhone 16 (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 leads — 68/100 vs 53/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6 has the bigger battery (4415 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,027,025); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Fairphone 6
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 3390
- Lighter: 170g vs 193g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Fairphone 6, the Apple iPhone 16 scores 15 points higher (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (79/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Fairphone 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1027025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1116x2484 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 4415 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| 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 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 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
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Fairphone 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 leads Fairphone 6 by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (84/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (82/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (79/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Fairphone 6 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on performance (84/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.