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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $1199 and $565. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-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 (2,601,000 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Fairphone 6
- Higher AnTuTu: 2601000 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (66/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $565 vs $1199
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Fairphone 6, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (72/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (58/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (71/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Fairphone 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 1027025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 3315 | |
| 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, up to 8 major Android upgrades | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1199 | $565 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
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 153.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $634. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $634.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (72/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (66/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (41/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (58/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (71/100 vs 27/100).
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 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
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 63/100, the Fairphone 6 — 34/100.
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 (66/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (72/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.