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; launch prices were $1099 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 26/100 (a 53-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 (2,538,751 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Fairphone 3+
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 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 (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $1099
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Fairphone 3+, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 53 points higher (79/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (37/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Fairphone 3+ — 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $489 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Fairphone 3+ by 941.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $610. Fairphone 3+ was $610 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (94/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (37/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
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 53 points (79/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 26/100.
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 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.