Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Fairphone 4
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; estimated prices are $1199 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 19/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 3905); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,601,000 vs 517,683); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.8mm vs 10.5mm).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Fairphone 4
- Higher AnTuTu: 2601000 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 225g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $1199
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (63/100 vs 19/100). 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 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (41/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (18/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 517683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $449 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Fairphone 4 by 402.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $750. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $750.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (41/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (18/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 44 points (63/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Fairphone 4 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 4?
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 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.