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fairphone 4 refurbished

New Life Edition.

The Fairphone 4 New Life Edition is a phone with a past, for a future with you. It's sustainable, long lasting, fair and fully refurbished - all at a lower price. That's better than new.

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Refurbished? Yes, please.

FAIRPHONE 4: new life edition

It's the same great Fairphone 4. Just fully factory refurbished and priced even lower. That's easier on the planet and your wallet.

5 years warranty

Your refurbished Fairphone 4 is covered so you don't have to worry. It's that simple. T&C’s apply

software that lives on

Reliable software support to keep your phone running smoothly for years? We've got you covered.

feels like a lifehack
  • Affordable
  • Future proof
  • Impactful
easy to repair

Iconic repairable design: Replace or fix just what you need in minutes and make it last.

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Here’s how it works

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After less than a month of Fairphoning, the phone is returned
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We give the phone a full factory makeover and repackage it
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The phone is sent off again for a long life with you

Take pride in what you own.

yOUR PHONE MADE WITH PURPOSE INSIDE AND OUT.

Everything you need in the palm of your hand.

High-powered

Your phone was made to be enjoyed. With a speedy processor, expandable storage and great battery life, the Fairphone 4 is ready for anything.

Built to last

Robust design built with care and quality. With easy access to customer support and modular parts, your phone will remain by your side.

5-year Warranty

Keeping your phone for 5 years cuts CO2 emissions by 31%. Which is why we include long-term support and software updates backed with a 5-year warranty.

All about your Fairphone 4

A Future-proof alternative that's distinct and powerful

Android™ 12

Our Android set-up is intuitive, simple to use, and customizable. It's also quick to set up. And with software updates until at least 2026, a speedy processor, and great battery life, you're always ready to go.

Super fast 5G speed

5G to match your pace. Video call your friends in HD. Stream high-quality music. Download on the go. But there’s no rush, really. Get started with your existing SIM card and switch over when you’re ready.

Full HD+ display

An immersive 6.3inch Full HD+ display that reflects all your needs. High quality encased in a smooth aluminium body and soft, recycled back cover. Functional approach meets robust design.

Dual Camera System

Our dual camera 48 MP system captures every moment. In detail. Ultra-wide. In high-def, and at night. With 4k video resolution. Inspiring memories and creating new ones.

A closer look.

Your camera

Dual cameras for dual clarity

Main dual camera

Dual 48MP premium lenses. Detailed image quality in wide angle.

Focus in on the action.

Capture every detail.

Ultra Wide

To expand your horizons

48MP ultra Wide lens and f/2.2 aperature 120° field of view

Dynamic videos

All the features you need
  • 1080p picture quality
  • 4K video resolution
  • Slow-motion
  • Advanced image stabilisation

What’s inside your phone

Battery

We’re working with the Fair Cobalt Alliance to integrate fair cobalt and responsible lithium into the supply chain. This battery is both easy to swap and a positive development.

Camera

Cameras, like a picture, should be long-lasting. Our main camera and selfie camera are replaceable.
What else is long-lasting? Fairphone works with the camera supplier to ensure safe working conditions and improve worker voice and satisfaction.

USB-C

The USB-C port is the unsung hero of our devices. It's used daily to charge our phones or transfer our data. That can take a toll. But there's no need to call it quits. All our USB-C ports are fully replaceable. Simple and easy, just as it should be.

Back cover

The back cover is what you hold onto the most. Made with 100% recycled plastics, the Fairphone 4 goes the extra mile to bring you closer to sustainability. And it feels great.

Loudspeaker

The loudspeaker was made by many hands. So we work with the speaker supplier to ensure safe working conditions and improve worker voice and satisfaction. Everyone deserves a voice.

How it’s made

Electronic waste neutral

When you buy a Fairphone 4, we recycle or give one old phone a second life. This means 100% compensation for the material we put into the market. Making it e-waste neutral. A goal we can all get behind.

Fair & recycled

The Fairphone 4’s body is machined from aluminium from ASI certified vendors. And we’ve designed it with 100% recycled plastics back cover. Using even more materials that are responsibly sourced and conflict-free.

Made with respect

All the parts in the Fairphone 4 come together in perfect harmony because people made it that way. With each Fairphone 4, we’ve worked with suppliers to reserve a living wage bonus for factory workers.

Specifications

Fairphone 4 is packed with future-proof specs.

Operating system

Android™ 12

Performance

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225)

  • 64-bit Octa-Core processor
  • Processor speed up to 2.2GHz
  • Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU
Storage

6GB/8GB RAM - 128GB/256GB internal storage

External storage capacity: microSD up to 2TB (SD 3.0)

Battery
REPLACEABLE

3905 mAh removable Li-ion battery

  • 200 hours whilst idle
  • 13 hours with phone calls
  • 50% charge in 30min with minimum 20W charger
  • The battery will keep 90% of its original capacity after being charged 547 times (full cycles)
  • Nominal capacity: 3905 mAh/15.03Wh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.85V
Display
REPLACEABLE

6.3 inch Full HD+

  • LCD (IPS) touchscreen with Pixelworks technology
  • 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • 1080 x 2340 resolution
  • 410ppi pixel density
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 0.7mm, fully laminated
  • No. of colors: 16.7 million
Cameras
REPLACEABLE

Dual 48MP rear cameras - F1.6 and 2.2 with HDR

25MP selfie camera - F/2.2 with HDR support

Primary Camera - OIS Camera

  • 48 megapixel resolution with 48 megapixel output
  • 0.8um, 8000x6000 (48MP)
  • Dual LED flash, single tone detection
  • 1/2" sensor
  • f1.6 aperture
  • Autofocus (Closed Loop)
  • Image Sensor IMX582
  • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS / SMA)
  • Color Sensor and TOF sensor
  • Up to 8x Digital zoom
  • Max video resolution 4000 x 3000 (4K UHD)
  • Video capture 1080p @ 30/60 fps 4K video resolution @ 30fps
  • Slow-motion @ 120fps and 240fps

Sub Camera - Ultra-Wide

  • 48MP resolution
  • 0.8um, 8000x6000 (48MP)
  • 1.6um, 4000x3000 (12MP output)
  • Macro focus
  • Autofocus
  • Color Sensor and TOF sensor
  • 120 degree angle
  • f2.2 aperture
  • Dual-tone LED flash
  • 1/2" sensor
  • Image Sensor IMX582

Selfie Camera

  • 25 megapixel resolution with HDR
  • 1/2.78" sensor
  • ƒ/2.2 aperture
  • Image sensor IMX576
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • Fixed focus
  • Up to 8x digital zoom
  • Video capture 1080 at 30fps
  • Color Sensor and TOF sensor
Wireless & location

Wi-Fi dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) - Bluetooth 5.1 + LE

NFC for card payments & more

  • WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • WiFi direct supports
  • GNSS standards: GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou
  • A-GPS-support
  • Max SAR-head (W/kg (10g)) = 0.467 W/Kg
  • Max SAR-body (W/kg (10g)) = 0.867 W/Kg
  • Max SAR-limb (W/kg (10g)) = 0.867W/Kg
Network

Dual SIM, both 5G enabled

(One physical Nano-SIM slot (4FF), 5G enabled* and One eSIM, 5G enabled*)

* Only one SIM card slot can be active on 5G radio technology at a time

5G

  • Downlink: 2.3Gbps Uplink: 200Mbps
  • 5G supported bands Sub 6 NSA banden: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n71/n77/n78

4G

  • Downlink: Cat. 18 / 1.2 Gbps Uplink: Cat. 13 / 150 Mbps
  • MIMO - 4x4
  • 4CA Carrier Aggregation
  • VoLTE + VoWiFi (depending on local network)
  • 4G suppported bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/18/19/20/28/32/38/40/41/71
  • Maxe upload speed 150Mbps

3G

  • HSDPA - Cat 24
  • HSUPA - Cat 6
  • 3G supported bands: 1/2/4/5/8
  • Max download speed 42Mbps
  • Max upload speed 5.76Mbps

2G (GMS, GPRS, EDGE)

  • 2G supported frequencies: 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz
Connectors & sensors

USB Type - C

Fingerprint scanner

  • USB 3.0 with OTG
  • Display Port Support
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Media & audio

USB Type C

  • Dual SPK, External speaker loudness: 98db @ 10cmd
  • DispExternal Display, Video out support via Miracast (WiFi) or DisplayPort (wired via USB-C port)

Supported audio-codecs

  • AAC, LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AAC ELD, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, Opus, WAV, Vorbis, ALAC, AIFF, AP

Supported video-codecs

  • HEVC, H264, VP9, MEPG-2, H.263, Divx, Xvid
Design

Unique modulair design with IP54

  • Length 162 mm
  • Width 75.5 mm
  • Thickness 10.5 mm
  • Weight 225g
  • Drop test according to MIL810G test standard
Sustainability

TCO Certified

  • 9.3 out of 10 repairability score (256GB variant)
  • 9.2 out of 10 repairability score (128GB variant)
  • Fairtrade gold integrated in the supply chain
  • Fairphone is B Corp certified
  • Fairphone received the Ecovadis Platinum medal in 2021
  • Learn more about our mission and how we focus on making a positive impact
  • You can also read our detailed explanation about How your Fairphone 4 is Sustainable, Long-lasting and Fair
Variants

6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage Color: Grey

8GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage Color: Grey, Green and Speckled Green

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What’s in the box?

Everything you need to get started. No more. No less.

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Fairphone 4
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Eco-friendly packaging

Some things are not in the box, and here’s why:

We do not include a USB Cable, charger and audio jack adapter in this box because we believe that it’s better to save the environment through the reduction of plastic waste. Of course, it’s possible to buy one of these products if you need it.

Give your old phone a second chance

Do you have an old phone lying in a drawer somewhere? Why not reduce the waste? Find out how much it’s worth to see if you’re eligible to receive credit.

RECYCLE YOUR PHONE

Your phone is yours

Yours to open, yours to keep. That means you can repair your phone yourself. Nothing is glued shut. And you don't need expertise to swap out a battery. It's all done with ease.

Good for the planet & your wallet.
EXCELLENT
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IFIXIT
iFixit score: 10 out of 10 10/10 Fairphone 4 teardown

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FAIRPHONE 4 refurbished

It's the same great Fairphone 4. Just fully factory refurbished and priced even lower. That's easier on the planet and your wallet.

€469.00 €529.00 €529.00
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a used phone (2nd hand) and a refurbished device? How long is the warranty? What about software updates?

The Fairphone 4 New Life Edition devices are tested by technicians for full functionality and have been carefully repaired where needed, always with original spare parts. This means they are restored to their original condition and their lifespan is extended. Each of these phones is as good as new, and comes with:

  • A well functioning battery (guaranteed with minimum 80% capacity).
  • Software updates(guaranteed until the end of August 2026, though we are aiming to extend that to the end of 2028).
  • A 5 year warranty on any Fairphone 4 (regular and refurbished sold until 31 December 2023 and then 3 year warranty on anything sold from 1 January 2024.

A second hand phone (sometimes also called a used phone) isn't tested and often doesn't have any guarantee.

Why did you call it ‘New Life Edition’?

We called it ‘New Life Edition’ because by refurbishing the devices, we are giving them a new, second life, instead of throwing them away to become electronic waste.

How long will spare parts be available for?

We aim to be able to provide spare parts for 4 years after the last device was sold.

Will the phone come with a new battery? What does 80% capacity mean?

More than 80% of the full capacity (minimum of 3124 mAh of the original 3905 mAh) guaranteed doesn't sound bad, right? We're all about longevity, so we'll test all batteries and replace only those that are under 80%. Worry not, we'll also include one free new replacement battery if you experience any battery issues during the warranty period.

What will the devices sold be like aesthetically? Will they have scratches? Will those be registered somewhere, so I am not blamed for wear and tear?

The refurbished phones will have at worst 1 or 2 slight scratches on the display, never located in the center of the display. This will not be noticeable in the daily usage of the device. There could also be minor scratches on the back cover and frame.
We have clearly defined aesthetics and visual requirements for the phones we allow to be sold as refurbished, therefore it is not necessary to “register” the visual state of the device. We are only selling refurbished devices of which quality we are absolutely certain about.

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OUR IMPACT

There are more phones than people. And behind every device is a complex supply chain. With suppliers, local communities and the wider industry, we work for fairer materials and more responsible practices. Showing the electronics industry that we can do better.

Together we’re disrupting the industry’s short-term thinking that the world can no longer afford. And changing what it means to be “best.”