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Fairphone 6 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Fairphone 6
Fairphone
Fairphone 6
7.7 / 10
Compass Score
From 6 critic reviews
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 41 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

Fairphone 6

A sturdy, eco-friendly phone with an emphasis on repairability and long-term support.

+
Good
+ Repairable design
+ 8-year updates
+ Eco-friendly materials
+ Modular accessories
+ Bright screen
−
Not
− Limited performance
− Average camera quality
− No dust/waterproof
− USB 2.0 only
− High US price

iPhone 13 Pro Max

The decision between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max essentially comes down to screen size and battery life. If you want the best of both — and don’t mind the price tag — the Pro Max is the ultimate 2021 iPhone model.

Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper Fairphone 6 means giving up most on: Camera zoom

Fairphone 6
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Price (MSRP)
$669
$112/yr of support
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Octa-core
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
6×
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
30W
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color, 120Hz
1400 nits peak
Display
Color
Software support
Until 2032
7 years guaranteed
Software support
—
Repairability
10/10
iFixit
Repairability
—
Weight
193g (6.8 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

Fairphone 6
iPhone 13 Pro Max
DxOMark v5
—
DxOMark v5
141
photo 140 · video 146
AnTuTu v10
1.03M
AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
10/10
iFixit repairability
—
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Fairphone 6
6.2" × 2.9"
iPhone 13 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Thickness · to scale
Fairphone 6
0.4"
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
Height
6.2" (156.5 mm)
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Width
2.9" (73.3 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Depth
0.4" (9.6 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Weight
193g (6.8 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Screen
6.31"
Screen
6.7"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

Fairphone 6 vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: FAQ

Which is better, the Fairphone 6 or iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 13 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 7.7 for the Fairphone 6. That 1.3-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the Fairphone 6 or iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The Fairphone 6 launches at $669, which is $430 less than the iPhone 13 Pro Max at $1,099. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
Should I buy the Fairphone 6 or the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Our critics' take on the Fairphone 6: "A sturdy, eco-friendly phone with an emphasis on repairability and long-term support." On the iPhone 13 Pro Max: "The decision between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max essentially comes down to screen size and battery life." Both phones have clear strengths in different areas; scroll through the comparison above to see which trade-offs align with your priorities.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated September 2026. Suggest a correction →