Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Fairphone 3+
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632; estimated prices are $1199 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 13/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 3040); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,601,000 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Fairphone 3+
- Higher AnTuTu: 2601000 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (66/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $1199
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Fairphone 3+, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (63/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 64GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $489 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Fairphone 3+ by 967.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $710. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $710.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (66/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (41/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (63/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (76/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 50 points (63/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.