Apple iPhone Air vs Fairphone 3+
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632; launch prices were $999 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air has the bigger battery (3149 mAh vs 3040); the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 243,691); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Fairphone 3+
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 3149 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 165g vs 189g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (26/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $999
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Fairphone 3+, the Apple iPhone Air scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (26/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Fairphone 3+ — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (26/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 3040 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $489 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Fairphone 3+ by 941.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Fairphone 3+ was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (73/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (26/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (96/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.