Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Fairphone 6
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 4415); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Fairphone 6
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 233g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Fairphone 6, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (47/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Fairphone 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1027025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1116x2484 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 4415 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Fairphone 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Fairphone 6 by 147.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (71/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (47/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Fairphone 6 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.