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The Fairphone 4 was released in October 2021, the main upgrade points include a larger display, better optical camera module, 5G support, IP54 dust and splash-proof and MIL810G certification, USB-C interface, larger battery capacity, 20W fast charging, etc. Specific parameters are as follows:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
• Display: 6.3″ 1080 x 2340 resolution LCD display, 19.5:9 ratio
• Front Camera: 48MP 0.8µm wide angle + 48MP 0.8µm ultra wide-angle + ToF 3D
• OS: Android 11 (currently updated to Android 13)
• RAM: 6GB or 8GB
• ROM: 128GB or 256GB
• Weight: 225 grams
• Battery capacity: 3905 mAh

The Fairphone 4 is said to have a modular design, consisting of seven modules, and is claimed to be “easier to repair than most smartphones”, with “no tools required to remove the back of the phone and replace the battery”.

In fact, at the end of last year, XDA developers released a version of Android 13 for the Fairphone 4, and it took about 10 months for the Fairphone officials to catch up, but to be fair, the officially supported update has to be better than the unofficial one in terms of stability, security and performance.

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The front of the Fairphone 5 features a 6.46-inch Full HD+ Dynamic 90Hz OLED screen with a Pixelworks processor for image enhancement and adaptive colour.

A perforated 50-megapixel front-facing camera is centred on the top, while the back also features a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.

Officials say that 70% of the materials used in the phone, including gold, lithium and tungsten, are recycled from reliable sources, and that the phone is 100% e-waste neutral, ensuring that an equal amount of e-waste is collected and recycled for every phone produced.

Inside the phone is a Qualcomm QCM6490 octa-core processor that offers up to 8 years of security support; the phone is powered by Android 13 and has no pre-installed apps, confirming that there will be at least 5 Android version updates by 2031.

Another highlight of the phone is its modularity, with officials saying that it offers more interchangeable parts than its predecessor, making it easier for users to repair and replace them on their own.

The Fairphone 5 handset is estimated to start shipping on September 14, in three colours – sky blue, grey or transparent – and will be priced at 699 euros (currently about RMB 5,564), and is already available for pre-order on the official website.

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WinFuture has shared more renders of the Fairphone 5 phone and shared more specs of the phone.

The Fairphone 5 phone has appeared in the GeekBench score library, and its score page shows that the machine is equipped with 8GB of RAM, running Android 13, as well as the ARMv8 processor, and its specifications are as follows:

• 1 core clocked at 2.71GHz
• 3 cores clocked at 2.4GHz
• 4 cores clocked at 1.96GHz

While the media has previously identified the processor as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G processor based on scores, WinFuture explains that it’s actually a Qualcomm QCM6490 chip, which is designed for industrial and embedded devices.

The media outlet said that the official reason for choosing this embedded processor is to provide long-term support, and the official hopes to provide at least 7 years of security support.

The outlet also shared more specs of the Fairphone 5 handset:

• A 6.46-inch OLED screen with 2770*1224 resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.
• 8GB of RAM
• 256GB of storage
• 2 x 50-megapixel rear cameras
• 4200mAh battery
• Support for Wi-Fi 6E networks and Bluetooth 5.2
• IP55 water resistant

The outlet claims that the Fairphone 5 will be available on August 31 in sky blue, grey or transparent colours, and will feature a modular design that allows for easy access for subsequent maintenance.

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It was previously reported that the Fairphone 5 phone has appeared in the GeekBench running score library. Its running score page shows that the machine is equipped with 8GB of memory, runs an Android 13 system, and ARMv8 processor. Its specifications are as follows:

 1 core clocked at 2.71GHz

 3 cores clocked at 2.4GHz

 4 cores clocked at 1.96GHz

Although the media previously judged from the running score information that the processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G processor, WinFuture explained that it is actually a Qualcomm QCM6490 chip, which is a chip specially designed for industrial and embedded devices.

The media stated that the reason why the official chose this embedded processor is to provide long-term support, and the official hopes to provide at least 7 years of security support.

The media also shared more specifications of the Fairphone 5:

 6.46-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2770*1224 and a refresh rate of 90Hz;

 8GB RAM

 256GB storage

 2 x 50-megapixel rear cameras

 4200mAh capacity battery

 Supports Wi-Fi 6E networking and Bluetooth 5.2

 Support IP55 waterproof

According to the media, the Fairphone 5 mobile phone will be launched on August 31. There are three colors of sky blue, gray or transparent, and the main modular design is convenient for subsequent self-maintenance.

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The media also obtained a high-definition rendering of the Fairphone 5 phone from the official channel. It can be seen that the most significant changes are the screen, the rear camera has also been slightly adjusted, the position of the SIM and MicroSD card tray has been moved, and two models have been introduced. New colorways.

The biggest highlight of the Fairphone 5 phone is that the water drop screen is changed to a perforated design, which makes the phone less outdated.

The flash module on the back of the Fairphone 5 fuselage is trimmed from an oval shape to a circle shape, making the overall look more coordinated.

Note: Compared with the two different green versions of Fairphone 4, Fairphone 5 has added blue and transparent color versions.

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The new Fairbuds XL wireless earphones adopt a modular design and consist of 11 parts, so the earphones are easy to disassemble and repair; replacing the ear pads, etc. is simple and does not even require tools; to 80%), the user can also replace the battery.

Avoiding e-waste is part of Fairphone’s mission, as is responsibly sourcing materials and components. The Fairbuds XL are made from 100% recycled aluminum and 80% recycled plastic, and come with a 100% recycled textile pouch, and even the internal electronics use 100% recycled solder paste.

In terms of configuration, the Fairbuds XL wireless headset uses a 40mm driver unit and supports Bluetooth 5.1, comes with aptX HD (also AAC and SBC), and multi-point connection; it can also be used in wired mode through the USB-C port, although there is no 3.5 mm jack (nor do the latest Fairphone smartphones).

The Fairbuds XL wireless earbuds support a replaceable 800mAh battery with a battery life of 26 hours with active noise cancellation enabled and 30 hours with noise cancellation turned off; users can use the Fairbuds app for Android and iOS to adjust the Fairbuds XL earphones set up.

The Fairbuds XL wireless headphones weigh 330 grams, support IP54 dust and splash resistance ratings, and feature a foldable design for easy transport.

Fairbuds XL wireless headphones are available in black and green, priced at 250 Euros / 220 pounds), the retail package does not include a charger, not even a charging cable ( Any USB-C cable is supported).

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Now it looks like Fairphone will soon expand its audio line with the new Fairbuds XL over-ear wireless headphones.

The upcoming Fairbuds XL headset information appeared on the Bluetooth SIG website. The model is HEAD-1ZW, which supports Bluetooth 5.0 connections with smartphones, PCs and other devices. 260 US dollars.

The Fairphone will be available in a variety of color options, and the preview image shows a pair of green headphones with a padded headband and a few buttons on the side of the headset.

The Fairbuds XL earbuds are expected to be available only in Europe, and so far Fairphone’s phones, earbuds and other products, including phone spare parts, have only been sold in that region.

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After more than seven years and 43 software updates, the Fairphone 2 received the last patch update of its life cycle.

The company says that today’s software update for Android 10 will be the last for the phone, which has lasted more than seven years, even though the original goal was to support “three to five years” of updates for the phone.

Fairphone has previously said that providing updates over such a long period of time has not been easy and that the bigger challenge has come from Qualcomm’s side. As of December last year, Qualcomm provided three major OS updates and four years of security updates for its chips. Once that support ends, however, manufacturers like Fairphone will be on their own if they want to continue updating their phones.

The configuration, Fairphone 2 phone with Snapdragon 801 chip, 5-inch 1920×1080 resolution IPS LCD screen, 2GB LPDDR3 memory, 32GB eMMC 5 storage, front 8MP camera, rear 12MP camera, built-in removable 2420mAh battery, with USB 2.0 The body measures 143x73x11mm and weighs 168 grams.

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