Fairphone 6 VS iPhone 17 Pro Max
We are comparing the Fairphone 6 ( Fairphone ) head-to-head with the iPhone 17 Pro Max ( Apple ) . You'll get the key pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Note: This comparison of Fairphone 6 vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max is based on Comparigon's analysis and is for informational purposes only.
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Fairphone 6 AND iPhone 17 Pro Max
Here’s how Fairphone 6 and iPhone 17 Pro Max stack up against each other in their most impactful areas. Use these bullets to see at a glance which phone excels where.
Reasons to consider the Fairphone 6
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Higher Main Camera Resolution of 50 MP + 13 MP + depth
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 32 MP
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microSD support
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17% lighter at 193g
Reasons to consider the iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Superior display technology (LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED)
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9% larger battery (4832 mAh vs 4415 mAh)
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134% higher AnTuTu v11 score (2400156 vs 1027025)
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235% higher single-core Geekbench score (3895 vs 1161)
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50% more RAM (12GB vs 8GB)
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Higher resolution (1320×2868)
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187% higher multi-core Geekbench score (9746 vs 3390)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Fairphone 6 AND iPhone 17 Pro Max
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Fairphone 6 and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Fairphone | Apple |
| Release Date: | June 25, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| Mobile SoC: | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | A19 Pro |
| GPU: | Adreno 810 | Apple A19 Pro GPU |
| Operating System: | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16 | iOS 26 |
| Weight: | 193 g | 233g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.31 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1116 x 2484 | 1320×2868 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 432 | 458 |
| Display Technology: | pOLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 120 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | 1400 nits (peak) | 3000 nits |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Triple Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 MP + 13 MP + depth | 48 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | LED flash, HDR, panorama, OIS, bokeh mode, pro mode, slow motion | LiDAR, SmartHDR, Photonic Engine |
| Main Camera Video: | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 240 fps | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 32 MP | 18 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 30 fps | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | — |
| Aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.78 |
| Focal Length | — | 24 mm |
| Sensor | Sony LYTIA-700C | Sony IMX903 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.56" | 1/1.28" |
| Pixel Size | 1.0 micron | 1.22 micron |
| Autofocus | PDAF | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Telephoto Lens
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| Megapixels | — | 48 MP |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length | — | 100 mm |
| Sensor | — | Sony IMX973 |
| Sensor Size | — | a1/2.55" |
| Pixel Size | — | 0.7 micron |
| Stabilization | — | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 13 MP | 48 MP |
| Image Resolution | 13 MP | — |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | — | 13 mm |
| Sensor | — | Sony IMX972 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.06" | 1/2.55" |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 0.7 micron |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Stabilization | Optical | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 32 MP | 18 MP |
| Image Resolution | — | 4896 x 3672 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.9 |
| Focal Length | — | 20 mm |
| Sensor | Samsung KD1 | Sony IMX914 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.42" | — |
| Pixel Size | 0.64 micron | 1 micron |
| Autofocus | PDAF | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 4415 mAh | 4832 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | — | 39 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 30W | 40W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage: | 256 GB | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB |
| DxOMark Score: | — | 168 |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 1161 | 3895 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 3390 | 9746 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1027025 | 2400156 |
| CPU | 417057 | 690322 |
| GPU | 181597 | 897791 |
| MEM | 192786 | 220128 |
| UX | 235585 | 591915 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | — | 2600719 |
| CPU | — | 929218 |
| GPU | — | 976500 |
| MEM | — | 285782 |
| UX | — | 409219 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Sim |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Side Mounted | — |
| Face Recognition: |
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| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Jack: | No | — |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Fairphone 6 AND iPhone 17 Pro Max
The charts below visualize how Fairphone 6 and iPhone 17 Pro Max stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Fairphone 6 AND iPhone 17 Pro Max
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Fairphone 6’s 6.31 inches screen compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s 6.9 inches display. Each rectangle is scaled so you can see at a glance which phone offers a larger viewing area.
Fairphone 6
6.31 inches″
iPhone 17 Pro Max
6.9 inches″
Release Timeline of Fairphone 6 and iPhone 17 Pro Max
Fairphone 6 was released 2 months, 25 days earlier than iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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Domain Score Summary
Note: Scores (0 to 100) are generated by Comparigon’s scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is slightly better overall compared to the Fairphone 6. Its strongest advantages are in Performance, Display and Battery. The Fairphone 6 is the better fit if your top priority is Camera.
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