Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Fairphone 3+

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632; estimated prices are $1099 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 13/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger battery (3998 mAh vs 3040); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,590,000 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 56 points (69/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 71
Display 100
Camera 94
Battery 21
Design 42
Value for money 34
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2590000 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 3998 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $489 vs $1099

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Fairphone 3+, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 56 points higher (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (76/100 vs 34/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Fairphone 3+
Processor Apple A19 Pro Snapdragon 632
AnTuTu 2590000 243691
Geekbench Single 3895 295
Geekbench Multi 9988 1037
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 5.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2160
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 3040 mAh
Charging 40W 18W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 168
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 64GB
OS iOS 26 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm
Weight 206 g 189 g
Price $1099 $489
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
21
battery
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
69/100
2590000 AnTuTu
Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
13/100 -962.8%
243691 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Fairphone 3+ by 962.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Fairphone 3+
$489

Price difference: $610. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $610.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (71/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (21/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (63/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (76/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Fairphone 3+?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 56 points (69/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Fairphone 3+?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Fairphone 3+?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Fairphone 3+?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Fairphone 3+?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.