How do the scores compare?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) scores 49.6/100 overall; iPhone XS Max scores 33.9/100. Fairphone (Gen 6+) wins 3 individual spec rows, iPhone XS Max wins 0.

What are the main differences between the Fairphone (Gen 6+) and the iPhone XS Max?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) advantages: Stronger display score: 66 vs 30; Stronger features score: 100 vs 73; 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz; 33% higher OS update pledge: 8 years vs 6 years; Has 5G — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,099. iPhone XS Max advantages: Stronger battery score: 23 vs 20.

Which is cheaper: Fairphone (Gen 6+) or iPhone XS Max?

Fairphone (Gen 6+) launched cheaper at $699, versus $1,099 for the iPhone XS Max.

Fairphone (Gen 6+) vs iPhone XS Max

WINNER

Fairphone

Fairphone (Gen 6+)

$699

Apple

iPhone XS Max

$1,099

—Performance30

65.7Display29.7

37.8Camera35.3

20Battery23

100Features73.3

3 spec wins — Fairphone (Gen 6+)0 spec wins — iPhone XS Max

InnoReviews verdict

Fairphone (Gen 6+) wins this phone face-off, 49.6 to 33.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and features (+27). iPhone XS Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Fairphone (Gen 6+)

Stronger display score: 66 vs 30
Stronger features score: 100 vs 73
100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
33% higher OS update pledge: 8 years vs 6 years
Has 5G — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,099

Reasons to pick the iPhone XS Max

Stronger battery score: 23 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus iPhone XS Max
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	iPhone XS Max
Screen size	—	6.5 ″
Panel type	OLED	OLED
Resolution	—	2688x1242
Pixel density	—	458 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz+100%	60 Hz
Peak brightness	—	625 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus iPhone XS Max
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	iPhone XS Max
Chipset	—	Apple A12 Bionic
AnTuTu 10	—	720,000Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,100Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	2,800Top 67%
RAM (max)	—	4 GB
Storage options	—	64GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage type	—	NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus iPhone XS Max
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	iPhone XS Max
Main camera	—	12 MP
Main aperture	—	f/1.8
Telephoto	—	12 MP
Optical zoom	—	2 x
Max video	—	4K@60fps
Front camera	—	7 MP
OIS	Yes	Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus iPhone XS Max
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	iPhone XS Max
Capacity	—	3,174 mAh
Wired charging	—	15 W
Wireless charging	—	8 W

Design

Design comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus iPhone XS Max
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	iPhone XS Max
Weight	—	208 g
Thickness	—	7.7 mm
IP rating	IP55	IP68
Frame material	Recycled aluminum	Stainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus iPhone XS Max
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	iPhone XS Max
5G	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	—	5.0
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB Type-C	Lightning
eSIM	Yes	Yes

Software

Software comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus iPhone XS Max
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	iPhone XS Max
OS at launch	—	iOS 12
OS update pledge	8 years+33%	6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Fairphone (Gen 6+) versus iPhone XS Max
Spec	Fairphone (Gen 6+)	iPhone XS Max
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
3.5mm jack	No	No

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