Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Fairphone 4
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads — 33/100 vs 19/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 517,683).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Fairphone 4
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 1882
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 14 points higher (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 517683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $449 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Air leads Fairphone 4 by 302.8% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (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 4 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (49/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Fairphone 4 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 4?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.