The Fairphone 5 smartphone is highlighted by its 4,200mAh battery which can be easily replaced in seconds. However, the Fairphone 5 has failed the DxOMark battery analysis which indicates that the battery is a weak link in the model. The smartphone’s camera was used for two hours and the battery went dead within that time, underscoring the weakness of the battery.

Thankfully the Fairphone 5 features a removable battery

Previous reviews had highlighted the inferiority of the Fairphone 5 battery. The DxOMark battery analysis returned a score of 83 points for the mid-range smartphone. The score places the Fairphone 5 in an abysmal 165th place, just above only five smartphones. The analysis showed that the smartphone’s Qualcomm QCM6490 processor based on Snapdragon 778G is largely inefficient in power optimization. While the battery lasts only two hours on usage of the camera, it lasts about 5.5 hours while gaming.

The Fairphone 5 only achieves an improved battery life under light loads like making calls and streaming music. The battery analysis indicates that battery life is reduced to around 5 hours with the usage of social media apps, while GPS navigation reduces battery life to four hours. The battery life of the Fairphone 5 under medium usage can reach a day. The smartphone is recharged via USB-C and reaches a maximum of 30W output. A full charge takes under 2.5 hours and this is also underwhelming in some sense. The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G can be fully recharged in 1.67 hours (100 minutes).

Despite the highlighted limited battery life of the Fairphone 5 under heavy usage, it is still a decent smartphone. It is a sustainable smartphone that was offered with 5 years of warranty and 8 years of software updates. It comes with more recycled elements, a higher degree of modulation, and a fairer trade than its predecessor, the Fairphone 4. The sustainability credentials of the Fairphone 5 could significantly stimulate demand for the product even with the highlighted poor battery life.

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If you think Samsung’s five-year update policy is impressive, we have news for you. Fairphone has launched its newest smartphone— the Fairphone 5— with an absolutely crazy 10 years of software support and even 5 years of warranty. The handset is made out of 70% fair and recycled materials and can be easily repaired with just a Philips screwdriver. Let’s take a closer look at its specifications and pricing.

Fairphone wants the Fairphone 5 to last as long as possible. As mentioned, the handset will be eligible for a 5-year warranty and software support until at least 2031. After that, the company will extend the updates for two more years, giving you a decade of software support. The handset comes with Android 13 out of the box, and the company plans to deliver at least 5 major OS updates to the phone.

Fairphone credits their software update commitment to the Qualcomm QCM6490 processor, an industrial-grade chipset with a 6nm manufacturing process and Adreno 642L GPU. It’s akin to the Snapdragon 778G, providing mid-range performance, a notable upgrade from the Fairphone 4’s Snapdragon 750G SoC.

Talking about the other specifications, the Fairphone brings a 6.46-inch OLED with a 1,224 x 2,700px resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 880 nits. The panel is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The Fairphone 5 brings a 50MP IMX800 primary rear camera with OIS and a 50MP IMX858 ultrawide lens with autofocus. You also get a 50MP camera up-front for selfies and video calls.

The Fairphone 5 has a large battery, 4,200mAh and it supports 30W charging. Other notable features include Bluetooth 5.2, dual-SIM support via nano-SIM and eSIM, dual speakers, an IP55 rating, NFC, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and Wi-Fi 6E.

Fairphone 5 comes in the sole 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage version, which costs €699 (~$756) in Europe and £619 (~$780) in the UK. It is offered in Matte Black, Sky Blue, and a new Transparent edition.

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Having made its entry into the US market in July with the Fairphone 4, the brand is now gearing up for the launch of its upcoming smartphone, the Fairphone 5. Preliminary render leaks and details from a Geekbench listing have already given us a glimpse of the phone’s design and expected performance. Now, additional leaks have emerged, courtesy of a report by Roland Quandt on WinFuture.

Fairphone 5 specs

As per the WinFuture report, the Fairphone 5 will feature a 6.46-inch OLED display that offers a resolution of 2,770 x 1,224 pixels and a fast 90 Hz refresh rate. Renders reveal that the display will have a centered punch hole and sizable bezels.

The Fairphone 5 was initially expected to have a Snapdragon 782G chip, but a recent report reveals a different chip called the Qualcomm QCM6490. This chip is usually used in industrial stuff. The reason they went for it is because Qualcomm provides long software support. Rest assured, the phone will still be 5G compatible. Fairphone wants to give users up to 8 years of software updates, and this chip helps them do that.

The chip will reach a maximum clock speed of 2.7GHz. You can check the Geekbench performance by clicking this link. In short, it will be on par with the Snapdragon 782G. We can expect it to have 8GB RAM, and it will likely come in a single 256GB storage model. A microSD card slot is expected to be available onboard.

Moving on, the report reveals that there will be two 50MP sensors on the back, which will likely be a primary and an ultrawide lens. In addition to that, the selfie camera will also have a 50MP sensor. The report mentions that there is a slightly bigger 4200mAh onboard along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Complete waterproofing won’t be available, however, the IP55 resistance will at least protect the device from accidental splashes.

Price & availability

The Fairphone 5 is said to come with a price tag of €699 and is scheduled for launch on August 31, with shipping expected to commence at the end of September. We can expect the official announcement soon.

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Back in 2021, the Fariphone 4 was launched in Europe, which recently made its way to the US market. Now, it appears that the brand is gearing up to launch a successor, as the Fairphone 5 has emerged online.

The smartphone has emerged with the model name Fairphone FP5 on Geekbench. Based on the listing, the upcoming Fairphone 5 smartphone is expected to feature an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor codenamed “lahaina.” The SoC configuration appears to consist of 1 prime core, 3 performance cores, and 4 efficiency cores, with a maximum frequency of 2.71GHz. Handling graphics-intensive tasks will be the Adreno 643 GPU.

While it is speculated that the processor could be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, the base clock speed of 1.96 GHz is a bit higher than the standard SD 782G. So it is possible that this is a tuned version of the SoC or an entirely different chip. Other than that, the device has 8GB of RAM onboard and comes pre-loaded with Android 13. Moving on to performance, the device scores 1131 points in the single-core round and 2985 points in the multi-core round of Geekbench 6. These are good performance numbers for a mid-range device.

Other details about the Fariphone 5 are currently under wraps, however, we can expect it to be a repair-friendly mid-range smartphone with a focus on reliability and privacy.

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Fairphone, a company renowned for its commitment to sustainability and ethical production, is gearing up to launch its latest offering, the Fairphone 5. The upcoming smartphone looks to build on the success of its predecessor, the Fairphone 4 going by official-looking renders first published by Android Authority. It promises to be a game-changer in the world of smartphones while retaining the modular design and user-replaceable parts the brand is known for.

One of the standout features of the Fairphone 5 is its commitment to sustainability. Fairphone has stayed true to its values by retaining a user-replaceable battery, allowing users to easily replace the battery themselves, and extending the lifespan of the device. In addition, the inclusion of MicroSD and SIM card trays ensures expandable storage and the ability to switch SIM cards hassle-free. Fairphone also intends to offer spare parts for other components, such as the modular USB Type-C port, reducing e-waste and promoting longevity.

While maintaining the iconic triangular camera housing from its predecessor, the Fairphone 5 introduces a few visual changes. Gone is the waterdrop notch, replaced by a small cut-out for the front-facing camera, allowing for a more immersive display experience. Leaked renders also suggest that the Fairphone 5 will feature thinner display bezels, enhancing the device’s aesthetic appeal.

Although specific technical details, release dates, and pricing information are not yet available, industry experts speculate that the Fairphone 5 could debut within the next few months. Fairphone’s commitment to sustainability, coupled with its emphasis on ethical production, has garnered widespread appreciation, and fans eagerly await the official announcement.

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