 Fairphone 5 | |
| Brand | Fairphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Phablet |
| First released | 30 August 2023; 15 months ago (2023-08-30) |
| 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 | |
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. 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 is sold in configurations with 128 GB of storage and 6 GB RAM, 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.
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. 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.
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. The Verge called the phone a "lesson in delayed gratification", referring to the higher upfront cost for a longer lasting phone. Wired described it as "mediocre" but "all about the mission." 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." Android Police praised the phone for finally having a "modern design" but expressed concerns about how the processor will perform after years of use.
See also
References
- "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.
- ^ 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.