Modular smartphone 'Fairphone 5' that can be repaired and replaced for each part has appeared, guaranteeing software support for 8 years



Dutch smartphone company Fairphone has started accepting pre-orders for the Fairphone 5 , a smartphone that can be disassembled into parts and repaired. The Fairphone 5 features a 90Hz OLED display, a 50-megapixel camera, a 30W fast-charging battery, and promises eight years of software support.

Is the Fairphone 5 the most sustainable phone in the world? - Fairphone

https://www.fairphone.com/en/2023/08/30/is-the-fairphone-5-the-most-sustainable-phone-in-the-world/



The Fairphone 5 is a little more repairable and much more modern - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/30/23843287/fairphone-5-price-release-date-specs-features-repairable-smartphone

As technology advances in recent years, it has become difficult to repair smartphones by individuals, forcing users to request repairs from official support or repair companies. Fairphone has released a modular smartphone that allows parts to be replaced and repaired, and in October 2021, Fairphone 4, which is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, was released.

Introducing the easily repairable and environmentally friendly modular smartphone 'Fairphone 4' - GIGAZINE



And, the following movie explains what specs the Fairphone 5, which appeared for the first time in two years, is a smartphone.

GUIDED TOUR | The new Fairphone 5 | Fairphone - YouTube


Fairphone 5 comes in three body colors: 'Sky Black', 'Matte Black', and 'Transparent Edition'. The Transparent Edition has a translucent case.



Fairphone 5 supports 5G communication and also supports eSIM. It has 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage, which can be expanded up to 2TB using microSD. It also has IP55 waterproof, dustproof and shockproof performance. The connection and charging terminal is USB-C.



The display is a 6.46-inch OLED display with an aspect ratio of 20:9 (2700 x 1224 pixels), a maximum brightness of 880 nits, and a contrast ratio of 1 million: 1, with a screen-to-body ratio of 85%. The glass panel uses

Gorrilla Glass 5 . There is also a hole-punch camera at the top of the display.



The main camera is a dual camera with 50 million pixels (f1.88, camera sensor IMX800) and 50 million pixels (wide angle, F2.2, camera sensor IMX858). The front camera is 50 million pixels (F2.2).



The SoC is equipped with Qualcomm QCM6490 2.7GHz octa-core. The OS comes with Android 13 pre-installed and promises a 5-year product warranty, up to 5 major OS updates, and 8 years of software support. The battery is 4200mAh and supports 30W fast charging. It is also equipped with NFC that can be used for card payments.



It is also appealing that more than 70% of the main body is made of recycled and

fair trade materials, and that only renewable energy is used for manufacturing.



Fairphone 5 is characterized by the fact that anyone can easily disassemble it into pieces as shown below.



Therefore, you can replace the battery and camera module yourself without having to call a professional.



Also, Fairphone 5 is appealing for being manufactured in a fair factory where workers are paid fair wages.



IT news site CNET reviewed the Fairphone 5 and gave it a rating of 7.0 out of 10. While highly appreciating the 5-year warranty, the minimum 8-year software support, and the fact that it can be easily repaired at home, the drawbacks are the poor battery life and the camera performance and specs are not high for the price. I am.

The price of Fairphone 5 is 699 euros (about 110,000 yen) and you can reserve it from the official store . However, it is unclear whether it has obtained the Technical Conformity Mark or not, so it may not be possible to use it in Japan.

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