Apple iPhone Air vs Fairphone 6
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $999 and $565. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 34/100 (a 30-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 (2,550,000 vs 1,027,025); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 193g).
Apple iPhone Air
Fairphone 6
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3315
- Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
- Lighter: 165g vs 193g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 4415 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $565 vs $999
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Fairphone 6, the Apple iPhone Air scores 30 points higher (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (70/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (24/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (71/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Fairphone 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 1027025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 3315 | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP55 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $999 | $565 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Fairphone 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Fairphone 6 by 148.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $434. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $434.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (70/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (73/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (24/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (93/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 30 points (64/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Fairphone 6 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Fairphone 6?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.