Apple iPhone 17e vs Fairphone 3+
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632; estimated prices are $599 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 38/100 vs 13/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17e has the bigger battery (3600 mAh vs 3040); the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 243,691); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 189g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Fairphone 3+
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 3600 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
- Lighter: 163g vs 189g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 63/100)
- Cheaper: $489 vs $599
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Fairphone 3+, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 25 points higher (38/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $599 | $489 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Fairphone 3+ by 755.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $110. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $110.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (59/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (29/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 25 points (38/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 13/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.