Apple iPhone 17 vs Fairphone 6
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $799 and $565. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 34/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6 has the bigger battery (4415 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 1,027,025); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 193g).
Apple iPhone 17
Fairphone 6
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 3315
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Lighter: 177g vs 193g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 3692 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $565 vs $799
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Fairphone 6, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 21 points higher (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (24/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (64/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (24/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Fairphone 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 1027025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1116x2484 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4415 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $799 | $565 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Fairphone 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Fairphone 6 by 138.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $234. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $234.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (64/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Fairphone 6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (24/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 21 points (55/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Fairphone 6 — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.