Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Fairphone 6
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 1,027,025).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Fairphone 6
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 3315
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 7/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Fairphone 6, the Fairphone 6 scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (59/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Fairphone 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 1027025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1116x2484 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4415 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $565 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Fairphone 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Air leads Fairphone 6 by 103.0% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (59/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (39/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (24/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 6?
The Fairphone 6 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Fairphone 6 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 6?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.