Expanded support made possible by industrial SoC
Fairphone has officially introduced the fifth generation of its modular smartphones. Fairphone 5 debuted almost 2 years after the launch of Fairphone 4 and brings with it quite a few improvements.
One of the most important features of Fairphone 5 is the updated software update policy. Fairphone 4 was once promised a 5-year warranty, two major Android updates and software support until the end of 2025. Fairphone 5 is also promised a 5-year warranty, but software support will be even more impressive with 5 major Android updates after Android 13 and 8 years of security updates. Moreover, Fairphone announced serious plans to expand support from 8 to 10 years – until 2033.
One of the most important features of Fairphone 5 is the updated software update policy. Fairphone 4 was once promised a 5-year warranty, two major Android updates and software support until the end of 2025. Fairphone 5 is also promised a 5-year warranty, but software support will be even more impressive with 5 major Android updates after Android 13 and 8 years of security updates. Moreover, Fairphone announced serious plans to expand support from 8 to 10 years – until 2033.
The Fairphone 5 retains its modular design. The new phone is divided into ten modules that can be replaced separately from each other. Users can purchase these modules through the Fairphone website or from distribution partners. For example, microSD card slot, SIM card slot, camera and so on.
Key specifications include a 6.46-inch OLED screen with a frame rate of 90 Hz and a resolution of 2770 × 1224 pixels, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, a 50 MP front camera, a main camera (50 MP with optical stabilization and an ultra-wide-angle 50 MP), 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of built-in flash memory, removable 4200 mAh battery with support for 30 W wired charging, Android 13 operating system, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E, support for two SIM cards (nano-SIM and eSIM ), two speakers, moisture protection (IP55), NFC, side fingerprint scanner.
The recommended retail price of the Fairphone 5 is 699 euros. It is available for pre-order in sky blue, matte black, and also with a transparent panel.
