Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Fairphone 5
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads — 33/100 vs 25/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Fairphone 5
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Fairphone 5, the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 8 points higher (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Fairphone 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 880 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 212 g | |
| Price | — | $770 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (59/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (19/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Fairphone 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 5?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.