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; estimated prices are $999 and $489. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 13/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air has the bigger battery (3149 mAh vs 3040); the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,000 vs 243,691); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 189g).
Apple iPhone Air
Fairphone 3+
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 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 (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Cheaper: $489 vs $999
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Fairphone 3+, the Apple iPhone Air scores 51 points higher (64/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (76/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Fairphone 3+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $999 | $489 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
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
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
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Fairphone 3+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Fairphone 3+ by 946.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $510. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $510.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (70/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (73/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (93/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 51 points (64/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Fairphone 3+ — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Fairphone 3+?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.