Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Fairphone 4
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; launch prices were $1099 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 31/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger battery (3998 mAh vs 3905); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 69); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Fairphone 4
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 3998 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1099
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 48 points higher (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (37/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (47/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 566483 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 348.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Fairphone 4 was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (94/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (37/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (47/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 48 points (79/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Fairphone 4 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.