Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Fairphone 5
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 47/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Fairphone 5
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Fairphone 5, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 34 points higher (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Fairphone 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 880 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Fairphone 5 — 47/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.