Fairphone 5: Setting a New Standard for Long-lasting Android Support and Repairability
TL;DR
Fairphone 5, the latest offering from Fairphone, boasts a remarkable 8-10 years of Android support, thanks to its choice of an "industrial IoT" SoC from Qualcomm. The phone features a repairable design with easily replaceable parts, a 6.46-inch OLED display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a removable 4200mAh battery. It is not available for sale in the US but can be preordered in Europe for 699 euros (~$753). The Fairphone 5 aims to break away from Qualcomm's consumer upgrade cycle and promises extended support beyond the typical lifespan of smartphones.
- Fairphone 5 sets a new standard with 8-10 years of Android support Ars Technica
- The Fairphone 5 is a little more repairable and much more modern The Verge
- The Fairphone 5 is boring… how exciting! Engadget
- Fairphone 5 Review: The Phone That Wants to Save the World CNET
- This modular Android will outlive the latest iPhones and Pixels, but there's a catch ZDNet
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