Fairphone Leads the Way in Android Updates, Bringing Android 13 to Older Devices

The confusion surrounding Android updates on smartphones regrettably persists at full speed.While there has been significant improvement compared to a few years ago, users are still concerned about the inconsistent update schedules across different manufacturers. Thankfully, companies like Samsung and Xiaomi are making efforts to address this issue. Recently, Fairphone joined the ranks of these companies, bringing Android 13 to older smartphones through a new beta update. Here are the details…

Android 13 Comes to Fairphone 3 and 3+ Models

A Dutch Android phone manufacturer, Fairphone, has been trying to compete in the market with various modular models for some time. Although their achievements have not brought them significant success so far, the company has not given up. In fact, they have an update policy that would put many of their giant competitors to shame when it comes to older phones. According to the announcement, third-generation Fairphone smartphones will soon move from Android 11 to Android 13.

Launched in 2019, both the Fairphone 3 and Fairphone 3+ are set to receive the Android 13 update. The standard model, which features 4GB RAM and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor, initially came with Android 9.0 Pie. On the other hand, the Fairphone 3+ was sold with Android 10, despite having similar technical specifications.

Even though neither model got the Android 12 update, it’s noteworthy that they haven’t been left behind. It’s important to mention that the average Android phone update lifespan is generally between 2-3 years. With that in mind, it’s clear that more manufacturers should follow Fairphone’s lead. Both models are expected to receive updates by the end of June.

Technical Specifications of Fairphone 3 and Fairphone 3+

Specs	Fairphone 3	Fairphone 3+
Display	5.65-inch Full HD+	5.65-inch Full HD+
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
RAM	4GB	4GB
Internal Storage	64GB	64GB
External Storage	microSD (up to 400GB)	microSD (up to 400GB)
Rear Cameras	12MP	48MP + 5MP
Front Camera	8MP	16MP
Battery Capacity	3000mAh	3000mAh
Charging	USB-C	USB-C
Operating System	Android 9	Android 10
Other Features	Modular design	Modular design

The main difference between the Fairphone 3 and Fairphone 3+ is in the camera department, with the Fairphone 3+ sporting a dual-camera setup (48MP + 5MP) compared to the Fairphone 3’s single 12MP camera.

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