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; estimated prices are $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 19/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 4 has the bigger battery (3905 mAh vs 3149); the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,000 vs 517,683); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone Air
Fairphone 4
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 vs 517683
- 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 (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 3905 vs 3149 mAh
- Cheaper: $449 vs $999
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Fairphone 4, the Apple iPhone Air scores 45 points higher (64/100 vs 19/100). 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 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (79/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Fairphone 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 750G | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 517683 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $999 | $449 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
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
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
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Fairphone 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Fairphone 4 by 392.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $550. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $550.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (70/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (73/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (93/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 45 points (64/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Fairphone 4 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Fairphone 4?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.