Apple iPhone Air vs Fairphone 5
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490; estimated prices are $999 and $770. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 25/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 5 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 108); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 212g).
Apple iPhone Air
Fairphone 5
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 165g vs 212g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $770 vs $999
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Fairphone 5, the Apple iPhone Air scores 39 points higher (64/100 vs 25/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (19/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (19/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Fairphone 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm QCM6490 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 108 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 880 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 212 g | |
| Price | $999 | $770 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $229. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $229.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (70/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (73/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (19/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (93/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 39 points (64/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Fairphone 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Fairphone 5?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.