The Fairphone 5 can be pre-ordered from August 30, 2023, i.e. from today, and deliveries will begin on September 14, 2023. Compared to its predecessors, the Fairphone 5 is said to be thinner, lighter, more weather-resistant and more durable. Software updates are particularly important when it comes to longevity, and this is where the Fairphone really packs a punch: The manufacturer offers eight-year software support and promises at least five operating system upgrades from the current Android 13. On the software side, the Fairphone should last at least until 2031 safe to use.
hardware equipment
A Qualcomm QCM6490 System-on-Chip (SoC) chipset provides the computing power. It offers 5G and Wi-Fi 6E support. An “on-device AI” should also improve performance. The smartphone comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage expandable up to 2TB, as well as Android 13 without any unnecessary software. The 4200 mAh battery can be replaced.
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The triple 50 MP camera with Sony image sensors should deliver attractive photos in all lighting conditions. The OLED screen has a resolution of 2770×1224 pixels (450 ppi; 20:9) and has a frame rate of 90 Hz. The Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is said to offer a certain degree of breakage resistance.
Long warranty period and modular structure
Customers get remarkable five years warranty. It is protected against dust and water according to IP55. As usual, the Fairphone 5 has a modular structure and has 10 interchangeable modules.
Fairphone 5 10 modules are interchangeable.
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fair production
A feature of the Fairphone is fair production and the use of recycled materials. In this discipline, the Fairphone is said to have more recycled or fairly produced material than any other smartphone before.
Fairphone 5: All technical data
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price and availability
The Fairphone 5 will be available in three color variants (matt black, sky blue, transparent edition). You can pre-order it from August 30, 2023 via the Fairphone website and selected partners for 699 euros (RRP). The device will be available from more than 20 major mobile operators in Europe and will be commercially available from September 14, 2023. You can now pre-order the Fairphone 5 here.
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