Apple iPhone 16e vs Fairphone 3+
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632; launch prices were $599 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16e leads — 56/100 vs 26/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16e has the bigger battery (3279 mAh vs 3040); the Apple iPhone 16e is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 243,691); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Fairphone 3+
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3254 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8070 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 3279 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Lighter: 167g vs 189g
- Higher performance (85/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $599
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Fairphone 3+, the Apple iPhone 16e scores 30 points higher (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e leads (85/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 26/100, Fairphone 3+ — 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 16e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16e notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16e and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (19/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $489 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16e leads Fairphone 3+ by 709.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $110. Fairphone 3+ was $110 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16e notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (61/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16e and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (19/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 30 points (56/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 26/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 16e leads on performance (85/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users.