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.[3]
 Fairphone 5 | |
| Brand | Fairphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Phablet |
| First released | 30 August 2023 |
| Availability by region | Western Europe |
| Predecessor | Fairphone 4 |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 161.6 mm × 75.83 mm × 9.6 mm (6.362 in × 2.985 in × 0.378 in) |
| Weight | 212 g (7.5 oz) |
| Operating system |
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| System-on-chip | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
| CPU | Kryo 670 |
| GPU | Adreno 643 |
| Memory | 6 GB, 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Removable storage | Micro SD up to 2 TB |
| SIM | Nano SIM and eSIM |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4200 mAh |
| Charging | 30 W fast charging |
| 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 |
| Display | 90 Hz 6.46" OLED FHD+ display with 1224 x 2700 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~459 ppi density) |
| Connectivity |
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| Data inputs | |
| Water resistance | IP55 |
| Website | shop |
| References | [1] |
Specifications
editFairphone 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 is sold in configurations with 128 GB of storage and 6 GB RAM,[4] and 256 GB of storage and 8 GB RAM. It has 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.[3] It is reported that it will receive five major Android updates and eight years of security patches.[5] 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.[6]
Reception
editSamuel 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.[7] The Verge called the phone a "lesson in delayed gratification", referring to the higher upfront cost for a longer lasting phone.[8] Wired described it as "mediocre" but "all about the mission."[9] 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."[10] Android Police praised the phone for finally having a "modern design" but expressed concerns about how the processor will perform after years of use.[11][better source needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Fairphone 5". shop.fairphone.com. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ Schoon, Ben (30 August 2023). "Fairphone 5 goes official with 8 years of updates, thanks to a clever chip choice". 9to5Google. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ a b c Lomas, Natasha (30 August 2023). "Longevity-loving Fairphone 5 unwrapped, with pledge of 8+ years software support". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on 2 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Fairphone 5 6+128G version launch" (PDF).
- ^ Porter, Jon (30 August 2023). "The Fairphone 5 is a little more repairable and much more modern". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ Brown, C. Scott. "Fairphone 5 hands-on: Feels like the best phone for a small group of people". Android Authority. Archived from the original on 7 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ Gibbs, Samuel (8 September 2023). "Fairphone 5 review: could this be the first phone to last 10 years?". The Guardian.
- ^ Porter, Jon (29 September 2023). "The Fairphone 5 is less about what comes in the box and more about what you get over the years". The Verge. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "The Fairphone 5 Is a Smartphone for a More Ethical World". WIRED. 22 September 2023. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "DXOMARK". DXOMARK. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Vonau, Manuel (2 October 2023). "Fairphone 5 review: The most uncompromising repairable phone yet". Android Police. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.