Apple iPhone 17e vs Fairphone 6
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $599 and $565. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-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 (2,085,000 vs 1,027,025); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 193g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Fairphone 6
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 3315
- Lighter: 163g vs 193g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 7/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $565 vs $599
- Better camera (39/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Fairphone 6, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (59/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (24/100 vs 4/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (59/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (24/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Fairphone 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 1027025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 3315 | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $599 | $565 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Fairphone 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Fairphone 6 by 103.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $34. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $34.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (59/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (24/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (96/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Fairphone 6 by just 4 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 38/100, the Fairphone 6 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Fairphone 6?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (59/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.