Fairphone is one of Android’s most repairable and longest-supported smartphones, and with the latest generation, the company is raising the bar once again. Fairphone 5 comes with 10 years of most software support and even more minor repairs, all for 699.00 euros.
Announced today and already Pre-order availablethe Fairphone 5 is a highly serviceable smartphone that the company has inherited for the past few generations.
It has a user-replaceable battery and is designed with modular components. Users can replace components such as the battery, camera, USB-C charging port, and screen with minimal tools. Many of the components are also made from recycled materials, with 70% of the materials either recycled or “fair focus” (Mention sustainability, human rights, etc.).
It’s more than just hardware, Fairphone promises eight years of software support. The Fairphone 5 will receive updates until 2031, primarily focused on security updates. This device has at least five Android OS major updates and launches with Android 13.
Fairphone says the extended support is partly due to its own Qualcomm chip.
The Fairphone 5 is fast, really fast. Exclusive Qualcomm® QCM6490 (octa-core) life extension chipset and our industry-leading support commitment ensure it will outlast most other mobile phones. OS*, software and security updates will be available until 2031.
QCM6490 is not a new chip released in 2021. However, due to his usual focus on IoT devices, he has been promised extended software support from Qualcomm. Product overview notes. As for the actual hardware, the chip is equipped with his Kryo 670 CPU and Adreno 642L GPU, similar to the Snapdragon 780G (also released in his 2021).
Beyond that, the spec sheet is relatively mid-range. It features a 6.46-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of microSD expandable storage, and a 4,200mAh battery with USB-C charging. The rear camera module contains two sensors. One is his 50MP Sony IMX800 for normal shots and the other is his 50MP Sony IMX858 with an ultra wide angle lens. The third his 50MP sensor will be used for the selfie camera. Despite being repairable, the entire phone is also IP55 water and dust resistant.
fairphone 5 Available for pre-order from today for €699.00. As usual, it won’t be available in the US, but will be available throughout Europe. It comes in three colors: black, blue, and translucent gray.
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