Fairphone 5 Explained

Fairphone 5
Brand:Fairphone
Available:Western Europe
Predecessor:Fairphone 4
Form:Slate
Size:NaNmm
Weight:212g
Soc:Qualcomm QCM6490
Storage:256GB
Memory:8GB
Display:90 Hz 6.46" OLED FHD+ display with 1224 x 2700 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~459 ppi density)
Battery:Li-Ion 4200 mAh
Rear Camera:2 modules. 50 MP, f/1.88, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0μm, PDAF, OIS, 48 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7μm, PDAF, TOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera:50 MP, f/2.45, (wide), 1/2.6", 0.64μm
References:[1]
Type:Phablet
Memory Card:Micro SD up to 2 TB
Sim:Nano SIM and eSIM
Charging:30 W fast charging
Water Resist:IP55
Cpu:Kryo 670
Gpu:Adreno 643

Fairphone 5 is a smartphone designed and marketed by Fairphone, following its Fairphone 4. Announced on 30 August 2023, the Fairphone 5 has been shipping since 14 September 2023.[2] As of August 2023, the company was focused on Western Europe with no planned expansions into the United States.

Specifications

Fairphone 5 is a modular smartphone, making it easily repairable and customisable by the user. It supports 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and has a 4,200 mAh user replaceable battery. The phone has 256 GB of storage, 8 GB RAM, three 50 MP cameras with optical image stabilization, an IP55 rating, and a 90 Hz refresh rate.[3]

The phone ships with Android 13, though users can switch to other operating systems. It is reported that it will receive five major Android updates and eight years of security patches.[4] This is possible because the system-on-chip it uses is intended for industrial internet of things applications and will have a longer support life than a SoC intended for consumer devices.[5]

Reception

Samuel Gibbs of The Guardian applauded the effort to create the most sustainable and longest-lasting phone while noting the tradeoffs that come with this long-lasting phone.[6] The Verge called the phone a "lesson in delayed gratification", referring to the higher upfront cost for a longer lasting phone.[7] Wired described it as "mediocre" but "all about the mission."[8] DxOMark gave the phone a score of 108 for the camera, ranking it at 103rd among all phones, and 25th among phones within the similar price range. It mentions that the Fairphone 5 is a: "Significant improvement in camera performance, both in photo and video, over its predecessor."[9] Android Police praised the phone for finally having a "modern design" but expressed concerns about how the processor will perform after years of use.[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fairphone 5 . 2023-09-18 . shop.fairphone.com . en . 2023-09-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230917183033/https://shop.fairphone.com/fairphone-5 . live .
  2. Web site: Schoon . Ben . 2023-08-30 . Fairphone 5 goes official with 8 years of updates, thanks to a clever chip choice . 2023-09-02 . . en-US . 2023-10-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231010073444/https://9to5google.com/2023/08/30/fairphone-5-updates-specs-release-date/ . live .
  3. Web site: Lomas . Natasha . 2023-08-30 . Longevity-loving Fairphone 5 unwrapped, with pledge of 8+ years software support . 2023-09-02 . TechCrunch . en-US . 2023-09-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230902130619/https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/30/longevity-loving-fairphone-5-unwrapped-with-pledge-of-8-years-software-support/ . live .
  4. Web site: Porter . Jon . 2023-08-30 . The Fairphone 5 is a little more repairable and much more modern . 2023-09-02 . The Verge . en-US . 2023-09-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230902031427/https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/30/23843287/fairphone-5-price-release-date-specs-features-repairable-smartphone . live .
  5. Web site: Brown . C. Scott . Fairphone 5 hands-on: Feels like the best phone for a small group of people . 7 September 2023 . Android Authority . 7 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230907133017/https://www.androidauthority.com/fairphone-5-hands-on-3359027/ . live .
  6. News: Gibbs . Samuel . 8 September 2023 . Fairphone 5 review: could this be the first phone to last 10 years? . The Guardian.
  7. Web site: Porter . Jon . 2023-09-29 . The Fairphone 5 is less about what comes in the box and more about what you get over the years . 2023-10-04 . The Verge . en-US . 2023-10-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231003232533/https://www.theverge.com/23895548/fairphone-5-review-price-features . live .
  8. Web site: 2023-09-22 . The Fairphone 5 Is a Smartphone for a More Ethical World . 2023-10-04 . WIRED . en-US . 2023-10-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231005212959/https://www.wired.com/review/fairphone-5/ . live .
  9. Web site: DXOMARK. DXOMARK. 2023-12-12. 2023-11-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20231117144834/https://www.dxomark.com/smartphones/Fairphone/5. live.
  10. Web site: Vonau . Manuel . 2023-10-02 . Fairphone 5 review: The most uncompromising repairable phone yet . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231003175409/https://www.androidpolice.com/fairphone-5-review/ . 2023-10-03 . 2023-10-04 . Android Police . en.

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