fairphone 4
- SoC
- Snapdragon 750G
- Display
- Notched 5.2-inch 60Hz LCD screen, 2340x1080, 19.5:9
- RAM
- 6GB, 8GB
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB, expandable via microSD
- Battery
- 3,900mAh
- Ports
- USB-C
- Operating System
- Android 11
- Front camera
- 25MP
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi AC, 5G, NFC
- Others
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, IP54, 5-year warranty
- Dimensions
- 162 x 75.5 x 10.5 mm, 225g
- Colors
- Gray, Green, Speckled Green
- Price
- 6GB+128GB: €579; 8GB+256GB: €649
- Brand
- Fairphone
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Here's the behind-the-scenes story on Fairphone's big camera update
The 2021 Fairphone 4 got a huge camera update, and we talked to the team about it
Fairphone is known for its sustainable and repairable phones that are built to last, long before Google and Samsung started offering seven years of software upgrades on their flagship phones. But a long software update cycle means nothing if you don’t keep adding new features during the lifespan of a device. Fairphone proved how it’s done with a big upgrade for the Fairphone 4’s camera. I sat down with Fairphone’s Technical Product Manager, Javier Manique, to find out how the company achieved this.
Fairphone 4 gets its long overdue Android 12 update
The phone was initially set to receive the update in December
The Fairphone 4 is the company's most recent attempt to fulfill its promise of building highly repairable phones made from ethically-sourced materials. Fairphone has been heavily invested in manufacturing modular phones in order to significantly reduce CO2 emissions while providing long-term software support to customers. The Fairphone 4 is proof of that, and it is now receiving a new Android OS update. Despite its late arrival, Android 12 is now making its way to the nearly two-year-old handset.
Fairphone launches an eco-friendly phone subscription program you'll actually want
It covers repairs and is meant as a contribution to circular economy
These days, subscriptions are available for almost every consumer product we could imagine, replacing classical ownership more and more. You can not only subscribe to own the latest and greatest Android phones, but also cars, bicycles, tablets, heck, even products as silly as earbuds or game console controllers. While Samsung, Apple, and Google all offer subscriptions for their phones already, the latest company to jump on the bandwagon might be slightly unexpected. Fairphone now offers its latest product as part of a “Fairphone Easy” subscription to those living in its domestic market, the Netherlands. While this might probably not be available to you, it’s still an interesting approach.
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Fairphone has always been a brand with a laser-focused mission. It’s among only a few companies in the industry lobbying for fairer supply chains and easily repairable devices. Many of its products excel at these points, but they’ve historically been plagued by compromises such as wonky build quality, bad battery life, and subpar performance. The company is looking to break that habit with the Fairphone 4, and I have to say, it has mostly succeeded.
JerryRigEverything puts the Fairphone 4 through the wringer
We won’t do it to our phones, but you do you
Fairphone has an enviable reputation in the smartphone industry as one of most sustainable OEMs out there (The Fairphone 2 launched in 2015 with Android 5 and is still receiving updates). Its phones are designed to be dismantled and repaired by the end user, prolonging the useful life as long as possible. Its latest model, the Fairphone 4, has struck a remarkable balance between quality and modularity. But how does it hold up to abuse?
The Fairphone 4 is a sustainable smartphone that doesn't look like complete crap
It's still not the most attractive phone around, but the five-year warranty makes up for it
Manufacturers are in a constant battle to create the fastest, sleekest, and most beautiful phones. This race to the top makes other things fall by the wayside, like fair resource sourcing and living working conditions for everyone involved in the supply chain. This is the niche Fairphone has always been striving to hit, and today, after 18 months of development, the company is releasing its latest product: The Fairphone 4, which the manufacturer calls “probably the most sustainable phone in the world.”
Fairphone 4 leaks reveal even more upgrades, including 5G
The ethical smartphone is back and better than ever
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Fairphone devices have a pretty beautiful concept behind them — they're designed to be "fairer" than the competition. This means a lower environmental impact than your average smartphone and decent working conditions for the people making them throughout the supply chain. The Fairphone company is also a heavy proponent of right-to-repair and the phones feature a modular design to make it easier and less costly to fix. The follow-up to 2019's Fairphone 3 has now leaked, showing off several improvements over its predecessor.