Fairphone 4 will be a repair-friendly 5G “ethical” phone

guest · Aug 16, 2021

Fairphone 4 will be a repair-friendly 5G “ethical” phone
August 15, 2021
https://www.slashgear.com/fairphone-4-will-be-a-repair-friendly-5g-ethical-phone-15686906/

More than just being upgradeable, modular phones also bring the promise of repairable and sustainable devices whose parts can be easily swapped out when broken. The Fairphone has long offered such “ethical” phones, but those smart devices often lagged behind their peers. The upcoming Fairphone 4 might still qualify as a mid-range phone, but it will at least jump on the 5G bandwagon.

In addition to keeping prices down, the company also works to ensure that these hardware pieces work in a modular fashion.
That is perhaps one of the reasons why the 2020 Fairphone 3+ used a Snapdragon 632 from 2018.
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According to WinFuture, however, that will be changing in a big way with the Fairphone 4.

An entry in the Wi-Fi Alliance reveals that Fairphone’s next model will come with 5G support, a first for the company and a first for the niche sustainable phone market. This at least means a more recent chipset from 2020 onward, though that could mean anything between a Snapdragon 765G down to a Snapdragon 480 5G.
Even MediaTek’s Dimensity is fair game, though Fairphone might not have much experience with that platform yet.
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guest · Sep 15, 2021

Fairphone 4 5G leaks reveal brand-new design and multiple rear cameras
September 15, 2021
https://www.xda-developers.com/fairphone-4-5g-leaks-images/

Fairphone is one of the few companies around that sells smartphones with a focus on repairability and reducing environmental impacts.

Nils Ahrensmeier, a notable leaker, shared some technical details about the upcoming Fairphone 4 5G. The phone will have a 6.3-inch screen, making it slightly larger than the regular Galaxy S21. Two hardware configurations will be available, with either 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage or 6GB of RAM and 256GB storage. It also seems likely the phone will cost around €600, which is €140 more than the current price of the Fairphone 3+ in Europe.

Meanwhile, a retail listing for the Fairphone 4 (spotted by @L4yzRw on Twitter) confirmed the same specifications, while also revealing a 48MP rear camera and photos of the phone.
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guest · Sep 27, 2021

Latest Fairphone 4 leak shows off the surprisingly sleek design in more detail
September 27, 2021
https://9to5google.com/2021/09/27/l...the-surprisingly-sleek-design-in-more-detail/

Modern smartphones are slick and refined pieces of technology, but all too often that comes at the expense of repairability. The Fairphone 4 is around the corner with the goal of fixing that with a shockingly slim and modern-looking design.

Leaked images of the Fairphone 4 were published by WinFuture recently, showing off the same device that was first pictured earlier this month.
To achieve a sustainable, repairable device last time around, Fairphone ended up settling on a design that was well behind the times in terms of its physical appearance, but the Fairphone 4 is much more in line with today’s standards.
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guest · Sep 30, 2021

Fairphone’s latest sustainable smartphone comes with a five-year warranty
The Fairphone 4’s software support should stretch until 2025
September 30, 2021
https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/30/...date-news-features-warranty-price-sustainable

Fairphone, the manufacturer focused on making easy to repair smartphones made out of ethically sourced materials, just took the wraps off its fourth-generation handset. The Fairphone 4 uses a modular design that’s similar to the company’s previous phones, only now with more powerful internals, a five-year warranty, and a promise of two major Android updates and software support until the end of 2025. Prices start at €579 / £499 for the phone, which will ship on October 25th.

Fairphone’s ambition is to produce a more ethical alternative to modern smartphones. That means making a device that’s ethically sourced using sustainable materials before providing the software support and warranty to make it useable for as long as possible. Although Fairphone is only guaranteeing software support until the end of 2025, it has ambitions to extend this as far as 2027.
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Normally, the specs of Fairphone’s devices are secondary to its ethical considerations, but unlike its previous phones, the Fairphone 4 is competitive with other mid-range Android handsets. The 5G handset is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 750G processor, and that’s paired with either 6 or 8GB of RAM and 128 or 256GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD. It’s powered by a 3,905mAh removable battery, and the display is a 6.3-inch 1080p LCD panel.
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Fairphone: Making the fair choice easier: Fairphone 4 is here

Today I can throw back the curtain and announce: The Fairphone 4 >>
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guest · Oct 11, 2021

Fairphone 4 review: the price of sustainability
A modular smartphone that (mostly) feels like a modern device
October 11, 2021
https://www.theverge.com/22716194/fairphone-4-review

It’sIt’s been hard to fault Fairphone’s sustainable credentials over the years, whether it’s the company’s lengthy support periods, easy repairability, or ethically sourced materials. But when it comes to the devices themselves, previous Fairphones have struggled to be competitive with similarly priced smartphones. They lacked modern features, used outdated designs, and generally had more quirks than you’d expect to get from a modern phone.

The Fairphone 4 is a big step forward. It’s every bit as sustainable, with a modular repairable design that Fairphone now offers a five-year warranty for. But more important is that it feels much more like a modern smartphone. [...]
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But if you’re the kind of person that can live with the budget phones listed above, if you just need a smartphone for daily use and aren’t concerned about having the best camera or most premium-feeling device, then I think you’re the kind of person who can live with the Fairphone 4. It’s a decent €200 phone that happens to be priced at €579. That’s the price of sustainability
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stapp · Jul 5, 2023

Fairphone 4—the repairable, sustainable smartphone—is coming to the US
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Fairphone is a unique Android manufacturer; it offers a smartphone designed for repair, long software support times, and a selection of parts available online. The Dutch electronics manufacturer has mostly only focused on the European market and says, "When is Fairphone coming to the US?" is one of the most common questions it gets asked. Well, ask no more! The company is finally bringing the Fairphone 4 to the US—with some caveats.
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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/07/fairphone-is-coming-to-america/

longshots · Jul 5, 2023

An interesting addition to the mid range market.
It will be interesting to see if people are willing to pay a premium for a repairable, up-gradable phone with long support time frames.
BUT - from Arstecnica article comments - For instance it is very difficult to get replacement parts, screen protectors, cases, etc if you don't want to pay a third party or if you know a person in the EU/England.

The most interesting thing about this phone, which should appeal to many of the readers in this forum is :-
/e/ is a "fully deGoogled," "privacy by design" fork of Android that dumps Google's apps and services for alternatives provided by /e/.

But, they have used the "B" grade range of hardware to make it financially attractive
3 year old CPU -- Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225)
Qualcomm Adreno 619 mobile graphics card
Battery -- 3905 mAh - but it is of course removable
The network band speeds are fairly universal, but basic. Nevertheless, phone should operate just about anywhere.
https://murena.com/america/shop/smartphones/brand-new/murena-fairphone-4/

The Dutch electronics manufacturer has mostly only focused on the European market but is finally bringing the Fairphone 4 to the US - with some caveats.
Price: US$599 for 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage or 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is US$679 - which makes it the better buy.

The price is a little high, BUT, if you want a deGoogled mobile phone that can be "easily" repaired and upgraded, then it is worth consideration. As this phone has been available in Europe for a while a good review starting point is Amazon, which has enough info to push you one way or the other.

Me? At this point I think not. I'm due an upgrade and it's hard to beat the Pixel 7A - IMHO.

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