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; launch prices were $1199 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 31/100 (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 (2,538,751 vs 566,483); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.8mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Fairphone 4
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 566483
- 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 (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (30/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1199
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (53/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Fairphone 4 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (53/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 566483 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 69 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 348.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Fairphone 4 was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (71/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (53/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 (75/100 vs 31/100).
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 75/100, the Fairphone 4 — 31/100.
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 (71/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.