| Name | Fairphone 3 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $449 | $829 |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Oct 2020 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Android 9 | iOS 14.1 |
| Latest OS update? | Android 13 | iOS 18.2.1 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Display size (inch) | 5.65″ | 6.1″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2160×1080 | 2532×1170 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 18:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 427 PPI | 460 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | ❌ | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 632 | Apple A14 Bionic |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Apple GPU, 4 cores |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 6-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 1.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 64 | 64 | 128 | 256 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ✔ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Ultrawide | ❌ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | ❌ | ❌ |
| Optical zoom | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ❌ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | ❌ | 24/30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30 fps | 30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | 720p@30 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 8 MP wide | 12 MP wide |
| Secondary | ❌ | SL 3D (depth/bio) |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | ❌ | Face ID |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ❌ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | ❌ | 24/30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 30 fps | 25/30/60/120 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ✔ |
| eSIM? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 4G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 2.0 | Lightning |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 3040 mAh | 2815 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | ? W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging? | ❌ | 15 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 1.0 (mono) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | ❌ | IP68 |
| Screen material | Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Back material | Plastic | Glass |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Above screen | Notch |
| Fingerprint sensor? | Rear-mounted | ❌ |
| Special design features? | Modular; replace battery, cam, ports, speaker | Ring/silent switch |
| Color options: | Black | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 15.80×7.18×0.99 | 14.67×7.15×0.74 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.22×2.83×0.39 | 5.78×2.81×0.29 |
| Weight (gram): | 189 | 164 |
| Weight (oz): | 6.67 | 5.78 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | ❌ | USB-C to Lightning |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | Screwdriver | SIM tool, Apple sticker |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | FP3 | A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2 |
| User guide / manual | Quick start guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Fairphone.com | Apple.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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