Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Fairphone 3+
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads — 33/100 vs 13/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 243,691).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Fairphone 3+
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 1037
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Fairphone 3+, the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 20 points higher (33/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Price | — | $489 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Air leads Fairphone 3+ by 755.6% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (59/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 20 points (33/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 13/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.