Apple iPhone Air vs Fairphone 6+
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 6+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Fairphone 6+ has the bigger battery (4415 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,101,953); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Fairphone 6+
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1101953
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Lighter: 165g vs 193g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Fairphone 6+ better?
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Fairphone 6+, the Apple iPhone Air scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6+ is a bit better (33/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (96/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Fairphone 6+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1101953 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1116x2484 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4415 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 156.6×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 6+
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6+
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 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 6+
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Fairphone 6+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Fairphone 6+ by 130.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Fairphone 6+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Fairphone 6+ are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (73/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6+ is a bit better (33/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ (96/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 6+?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6+ by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Fairphone 6+?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Fairphone 6+ — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 6+?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 6+?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Fairphone 6+?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Fairphone 6+ is a better fit for active users.