Apple iPhone 17 vs Fairphone 4
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; estimated prices are $799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 19/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3692); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 517,683); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone 17
Fairphone 4
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 1882
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 177g vs 225g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3692 mAh
- Cheaper: $449 vs $799
- Better camera (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 36 points higher (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 517683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $799 | $449 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Fairphone 4 by 373.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Fairphone 4 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 36 points (55/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Fairphone 4 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 4?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.