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+

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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Fairphone 3+ launches as a successor to Fairphone 3 from last year. The new handset and its modules contain 40% recycled plastic, more than any other device from the brand. Also, it comes with an upgraded 48MP primary camera and 16MP selfie camera. Further, it arrives with Android 10 and is currently up for pre-order on its official website for €469. It will start shipping to buyers from September 14.

Apart from the above-mentioned changes, the new Fairphone 3+ (Plus) is identical to its predecessor Fairphone 3. In fact, if you own the last year’s model, you can upgrade it with the new 48MP Samsung ISOCELL GM1 rear and 16MP front camera modules priced at  €59.95 and €34.95 respectively.

Talking about other specs, the Fairphone 3+ sports a 5.65-inch FHD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) IPS LCD panel with 18:9 aspect ratio, 427ppi, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.  It comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage with support for microSD card up to 400GB.

It features dual nano-SIM card slot, 4G, dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, Glonass, Galileo), NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 3,040mAh battery.

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The device is only available in Black color and the box only contains the phone, a mini screwdriver as well as a quick start guide. Hence, even though the handset comes with 2 years of warranty, you will need to buy the charger and USB cable separately.

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