Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Fairphone 4

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 40/100 vs 19/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3905).

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 21 points (40/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 44
Design 50
Value for money 55
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3905 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?

  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (40/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (44/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (44/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (79/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Fairphone 4
Processor Apple A20 Pro Snapdragon 750G
AnTuTu 517683
Geekbench Single 601
Geekbench Multi 1882
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1320x2868 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 3905 mAh
Charging 25W 20W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 25 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 27 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm
Weight 225 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
44
battery
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Price unknown
Fairphone 4
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (66/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (44/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Fairphone 4?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 21 points (40/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Fairphone 4?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Fairphone 4 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Fairphone 4?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Fairphone 4?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.