An overseas review of 'Fairphone 4' that can be disassembled and parts can be replaced with your own hands
As technology advances in recent years, it has become extremely difficult for individuals to repair smartphones, forcing users to rely on official support and repair companies. Such a status quo in order to change the will of Dutch smartphone makers 'Fairphone' was released, only parts failed to decompose easily fall apart in individuals can or repair or exchange is 'Fairphone 4'. A review of this Fairphone 4 is published by The Verge, an overseas technology media.
Fairphone 4 review: the price of sustainability --The Verge
The detailed specifications and functions of 'Fairphone 4' are summarized in the following articles.
Introducing 'Fairphone 4', a modular smartphone that can be easily repaired and is environmentally friendly --GIGAZINE
Regarding Fairphone 4, The Verge said, 'I don't think it's a device made by the same manufacturer as Fairphone 3. The thick bezel of Fairphone 3 is gone and the display glass is Gorilla Glass 5. Smartphone evolution speed It seems that Fairphone has caught up with other smartphones due to the slowdown in the market, 'he said, welcoming the evolution around the display to catch up with other smartphones. Still, the bezel is larger than other smartphones, and it's important to note that the 6.3-inch display is also a liquid crystal display (LCD) rather than an organic EL (OLED) display. Still, 'I was happy with the look of the display by turning off the excess options in the Settings app and fine-tuning the color temperature,' said The Verge.
The Fairphone 4 is different from other terminals in that it can be disassembled into pieces and parts can be replaced by the user himself, rather than a detailed spec. Fair trade gold, ethically sourced aluminum and tungsten, recycled tin, rare earth minerals and plastics are used in the terminals.
The back of the Fairphone 4 is made of 100% recycled plastic and can be easily removed without tools. This makes it easy for users to 'replace the battery,' which is not possible with most smartphones. In addition, you can remove all the parts, including the main camera on the back, the USB-C port for charging, and the speaker, by removing the screws that you can access after removing the back cover.
IFixit, which scores the ease of repairing digital devices on a 10-point scale, has not yet rated Fairphone 4, but
In addition, Fairphone 4 has a 5-year product warranty, so you can get replacement parts and more until 2027. In fact, replacement parts for Fairphone 2, released about 6 years ago, are still available on Fairphone's official website at the time of writing. As a result, the life and repair costs of the Fairphone 4 as a terminal should be 'significantly reduced,' said The Verge. In addition, in terms of software, Fairphone 4 is powered by Android 11 and is guaranteed at least two major updates.
Fairphone 4 does not come with a charging adapter, earphones or charging cable. In addition, it does not come with a screwdriver to turn the screws on the back, so the user needs to have the tools to disassemble the terminal.
There is a power button on the right side of the Fairphone 4, which has an integrated fingerprint sensor. Regarding this fingerprint sensor, The Verge wrote, 'It's not as convenient as the fingerprint sensor embedded in the display, but it's more convenient than the fingerprint sensor attached to the back.'
Fairphone 4 uses a USB-C port for charging and does not have an earphone jack. Given that it's a smartphone launched in 2021, the lack of an earphone jack may not come as a surprise. However, The Verge pointed out that 'it's a bit disappointing for Fairphone, which emphasizes consumer friendliness.' According to Fairphone, the earphone jack has disappeared due to the trade-off between dustproof and waterproof performance.
The Fairphone 4 uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 750G at the heart, but the Fairphone 3 uses the Snapdragon 6 series, so 'it's great to have a higher performance processor,' said The Verge. However, it seems that the behavior of some apps is 'not perfect' even in Fairphone 4. Also, as for the overall performance, there seems to be a 'habit' of connecting to a 3G network in the area where 4G is received.
The battery will last for a day without any problems, and at the end of the day it will charge about 10 to 50% of the remaining battery. The display seems to be fine, but The Verge cites the 'camera' as the only potential failure. The main camera of Fairphone 4 has a 48-megapixel sensor, but it is said that it can take 'disappointing work' pictures except during the daytime.
The following pictures are actually taken with the main camera of Fairphone 4. It seems that photos taken indoors or on bad weather can have problems such as noise in the dark, The Verge said, 'I regret using the smartphone that I have reviewed photos on vacation so far. Only Fairphone 4 '.
'For many years, Fairphone devices have struggled to compete with smartphones in the same price range, except that they are sustainable. Specifically, Fairphone lacks the features found in modern smartphones. And adopted an outdated design. ”“ In contrast, the Fairphone 4 is making great strides. The Fairphone 4 has a modular, repairable design that offers a five-year warranty. And it's sustainable in every way. More importantly, it feels like a modern smartphone. The Fairphone 3's huge bezel is gone, and it's the latest with the IP54 standard for dust and water. It is as easy to use as a smartphone, 'he said. Fairphone 4 is more like the latest smartphones than previous devices, but it can be disassembled into pieces and easily repaired.
The Fairphone 4 has a 6GB memory and 128GB storage model for 579 euros (about 76,000 yen).
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