Apple iPhone Air vs Fairphone 4
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G; launch prices were $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3149); the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 69); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Fairphone 4
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 1882
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 165g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (26/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3149 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone Air scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Fairphone 4 — 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 4 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (26/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 566483 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 3905 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 69 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Fairphone 4 by 348.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Fairphone 4 was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (26/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (96/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Fairphone 4 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.