Apple iPhone 17 vs Fairphone 3+
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632; estimated prices are $799 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 13/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 3040); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 243,691); the Apple iPhone 17 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.9mm).
Apple iPhone 17
Fairphone 3+
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 3692 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 177g vs 189g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Cheaper: $489 vs $799
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Fairphone 3+, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 42 points higher (55/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $799 | $489 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Fairphone 3+ by 905.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $310. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $310.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (43/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 42 points (55/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.