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; launch prices were $799 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 31/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3692); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 has the stronger camera (157 vs 69); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Fairphone 4
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 566483
- 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 (88/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3692 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $799
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 45 points higher (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 566483 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 69 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $799 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Fairphone 4 by 280.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Fairphone 4 was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (88/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (86/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 45 points (76/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Fairphone 4 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.