Apple iPhone 17e vs Fairphone 6+
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 59/100 vs 53/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6+ has the bigger battery (4415 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,101,953); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Fairphone 6+
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 3168
- Lighter: 163g vs 193g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (42/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Fairphone 6+, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 6 points higher (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6+ leads (33/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6+ is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6+ is a bit better (33/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (83/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Fairphone 6+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1101953 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1116x2484 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 4415 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Fairphone 6+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Fairphone 6+ by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (89/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6+ notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6+ is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6+ is a bit better (33/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (83/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Fairphone 6+?
The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Fairphone 6+ by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Fairphone 6+?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Fairphone 6+ — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Fairphone 6+?
The Fairphone 6+ leads on camera score (42/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Fairphone 6+?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Fairphone 6+?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users.