Fairphone 5
Designed for you. Made Fair.
FAIRPHONE 5
Designed for you. Made fair.
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Buy a new Fairphone
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FREE extra battery
Our most sustainable
phone yet
Premium European Design in 3 colors
Matte black, sky blue or the transparent edition - with a back cover made from 100% recycled plastic.
Stunning pictures & videos
Capture every moment in beautiful, dynamic detail with 3 premium 50 megapixel cameras
5 YEAR WARRANTY
Your Fairphone 5 is covered, so you don’t have to worry. It’s that simple. Remember to register your warranty here. T&C’s apply.
SOFTWARE UPDATES UNTIL 2031
That’s 8 years of support and security guaranteed. You can count on us to keep your phone running smoothly.
More than 70% fair or recycled focus materials
Gold, cobalt, lithium, plastics and many more - That's a groundbreaking innovation (literally).
EASY TO REPAIR
Nothing in the Fairphone 5 is glued shut. You can just fix it yourself and make it last. It’s that easy.
Designed for you.
Futureproof performance until 2031
Your Fairphone 5 is fast - really fast. The unique Qualcomm® QCM6490 (Octa Core) extended life chipset and our industry leading support promise will make sure it outlives most other phones: It’s backed with OS*, software and security updates until 2031.
(*We plan at least 5 Android OS version updates after Android 13)
5 year warranty
You want to keep your phone for longer? We’ve got you covered with our unique 5 year warranty promise. No matter what you do or where you go, run smoothly, safely and efficiently for five years.
*Remember to register to get the free 5-year warranty extension. T&C’s apply.
Built to last
Made for any lifestyle. Durable and sleek. Crafted to last and it’s easy to repair with modular parts, so you can take pride in what you own.
Fairphone 5 is built to last
Our Fairphones are built with a modular design.
That means that you replace only what you need when you need it. No part of your Fairphone is glued shut, so you can repair it yourself. Instead of sending in your whole phone to be fixed or buying a new one, you can order the part and fix it within minutes. Saving the cost of a new phone, and empowering you to hold onto what you own. You won’t want to let go.
Easy to repair
Clara just got her new Fairphone 5. We asked her to swap out the camera module to show you how easy it is. Saving money, time, and impact on the planet. Check it out.
Fairphone 5: cost-effective repairs
* Fairphone repair costs shown do not include shipping costs.
** The 'Average smartphone repair costs' were calculated using the repair costs shown on the websites of 3 well-known manufacturers, between 12 – 16 Feb 2024. We compared Fairphone 5 to the equivalent flagship models of these manufacturers, including the release date.
Take a look inside
Fairphone 5
The Fairphone 5 is our most sustainable phone yet. Made with more fair and recycled materials. Here’s a glimpse at what’s inside.
Our fairest battery
With a capacity of 4200 mAh it will last all day. You can easily swap it out yourself in seconds and it comes with more fair materials inside and integrated in the supply chain than ever.
OLED screen
The Fairphone 5’s OLED screen module is made with durable Corning Gorilla Glass and it’s easily replaceable. All you need is a screwdriver and a few minutes.
USB-C port
Just in case this small but vital little connector ever decides to take a break or call it quits, we’ve made it a replaceable spare part for the Fairphone 5.
Loudspeaker
The Fairphone 5 contains 100% recycled rare earth elements and 90% recycled plastics for the speaker cover, as well as Fairtrade gold integrated in the supply chain.
Made fair.
More than 70% fair focus materials
We’ve stepped up our game for the Fairphone 5, with more than 70% fair focus or recycled materials. And we’re improving supply chain transparency and taking responsibility for our material footprint.
More about our materials
Made with respect for people
Every Fairphone 5 directly supports the people who made it with a $2.63 living wage bonus. With each phone, we’re moving closer to a world where the makers are treated fairly, paid well and take pride in what they do.
Meet the makersMade climate conscious
We’re avoiding and reducing carbon emissions by designing our phones to last, using recycled materials, powering the assembly manufacturing with 100% renewable energy and investing in projects reducing CO2 emissions.
But wait, there’s more
Electronic-waste neutral
When you buy a Fairphone 5, we give a phone a new life or recycle the same amount of electronic waste. This means 100% compensation for the weight of electronics we put into the market. Making your phone e-waste neutral.
Fair & recycled materials
Recycled
aluminium
94%
MAGNESIUM
82%
INDIUM
77%
Plastics
69%
TIN
64%
ZINC
56%
copper
46%
NICKEL
28%
Rare Earth Elements**
24%FAIR MINED
cobalt
100%*
gold
100%*
Silver
100%*
LITHIUM
99%
Tungsten
99%*fully or partially based on credits matching material consumption with fair(er) production
**Neodymium, Praesodymium, Dyprosium
Including fair minerals in our electronics is an iterative process. We focus on 14 materials that give us the most potential to make a positive impact on people and planet. Here’s a brief behind-the-scenes walkthrough of both our fair and recycled materials.
Inside the battery
Fairphone 5 comes with our fairest battery yet: it has fair lithium and fairtrade gold integrated in the supply chain and impact cobalt credits, a living wage bonus and a commitment to the highest standards on CO2 reduction and social auditing by our battery supplier.
Our battery (supply chain) now includes
Fairtrade gold integrated in supply chain
IRMA-ASSESSED lithium
recycled tin solder paste
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75% post-consumer recycled plastics in battery frame
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100% recycled tin solder paste
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80% recycled steel and nickel alloy
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In addition, we account for 100% of the cobalt used in the battery by buying cobalt credits, which support the improvement of working conditions for artisanal cobalt miners in the DRC.
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We also account for 100% of the silver contained in the battery through buying Fairmined silver credits, which support Fairmined certified artisanal miners.
FAIRTRADE GOLD CERTIFIED
We’re the first and only smartphone company to integrate Fairtrade gold into our supply chain.
Read our blog postThe back cover
- 100% post-consumer recycled plastics for all the different Fairphone 5 back covers and colors.
The OLED display
- The display contains 100% pre-consumer recycled indium and 90% post-consumer recycled magnesium in the display frame, as well as 41% bio-circular recycled plastics.
- Fairtrade Gold integrated in the supply chain.
Inside the speaker
- The speaker itself contains 100% pre-consumer recycled rare earth elements and 100% recycled plastics for the speaker cover. And Fairtrade gold in the supply chain
Inside the BtB Connectors
- The board-to-board connectors contain Fairtrade Gold integrated in the supply chain, and 100% post-consumer recycled plastics in the connector cover.
Meet the makers
“We believe a fairer electronics industry is possible. By making change from the inside, we’re giving a voice to people who care.”
Monique Lempers -
Chief Impact Officer
We put people first
All the parts in your device come together to work for you because people made it that way. Thousands of them. And they deserve a better quality of life for them and their families. Including sufficient income, a safe workplace, and the opportunity to be heard. Without them, there would be no smartphone.
The main supplier of the Fairphone 5 meets the strictest standards for safe and decent working conditions (SA8000& ISO45001). To make a lasting impact, our approach puts workers and their needs first. Focusing on paying living wages to increase income, and on strengthening worker voice and representation, as well as health& safety.
We’ve expanded our living wage program to also increase the wages of the people who make the components that go into your phone, like the battery or the vibration motor. Supporting our suppliers and their component suppliers to understand the needs of workers. Ultimately, cherishing the many hands that made your phone.
TCO Certified
TCO Certified
The Fairphone 5 carries the TCO Certified designation, after meeting a wide range of sustainability criteria.
TCO CertifiedClimate conscious
Climate conscious and the Fairphone 5
Climate conscious is an approach to avoiding and reducing carbon emissions by designing products that last, working with our suppliers to reduce our products’ footprint and reinvesting in the planet and projects that put people first. How do we do this?
By designing to last
Let’s face it, the production of a new phone emits a lot of CO2. Which is why we build all our devices - including your Fairphone 5 - to last. Designing for longevity means making a device that’s both modular and well-supported. With a long 5-year hardware warranty and an even longer 8-year software support, it’s easier to hold onto your phone for longer. To get better every time, we’re assessing emissions and other environmental impacts of our products in publicly available life cycle assessments. You can find all finished assessments here.
By working with our suppliers
We’ve partnered with our final assembly and battery manufacturers to implement renewable energy for the production of Fairphone 5. But this is not where we stop. By working with our suppliers to set climate targets we stimulate carbon reduction in our supply chain - beyond Fairphone products. We also stepped up our materials sourcing with your Fairphone 5. Inside your phone is recycled aluminum, magnesium, rare earth elements, tin, nickel, zinc, copper, plastics, and for the first time, indium.
By investing in the planet
Through investing in Gold Standard certified projects in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we’re helping to reduce CO2 emissions while contributing to community-based activities. Our contribution matches the remaining emissions of Fairphone 5’s lifecycle.
3 high end cameras for a better planet
*SHOT ON FAIRPHONE
Premium Dual-Camera
50MP Dual-Lenses
The real deal: fast, sharp, reliable and ready when you are.
Superior image
quality
Capture your world in beautiful, vivid detail. This powerhouse of a wide-angle lens never misses.
Ultra Wide
expand your horizons
Add a whole new perspective to your images with the versatile ultrawide lens.
Level up your selfies
Need a selfie-camera that is sure to keep up with you, no matter the scene or setting? This 50 megapixel lens has got you covered.
Fairly Pro
Super Night Mode
Portrait Mode
Pro mode
Super fast auto-focus
Never miss a single shot.
With zero shutter lag, blazing auto-focus and advanced face recognition, you’ll get the shot every time.
Stunning videos
Your world in 4K
- 4K video resolution
- Slow Motion: up to 240 frames per second
- HDR videos
- Super smooth handheld videos
Action ready
NEXT LEVEL STABILIZATION
Whether you’re filming while hiking up a rocky trail or chasing your kids through the park, the advanced stabilization guarantees buttery smooth handheld videos.
With action mode
With action mode
Without action mode
#SHOTONFAIRPHONE
All the functionality you need
Fast, powerful, reliable - for years to come.
intuitive Android™ 13
A state-of-the-art user experience that’s yours to customize and yours to control. With added security. And it comes with zero bloatware, as clean as Android gets. Make it your own.
dynamic oled screen
Stunning picture quality with super smooth motion performance - bright and vibrant even in direct sunlight. It’s made with durable Corning Gorilla Glass and it’s easily replaceable.
super FAST 5g speed
Introducing 5G speed. Video call your friends and family in HD, stream your music instantly and watch your movies on the move. Super fast speed that’s also future-proof.
dual sim
Enjoy the flexibility of dual SIM functionality. Balance your work with one SIM and your private life with an e-SIM, or keep in touch with loved ones abroad. You have options.
Specifications
The Fairphone 5 is packed with future-proof specs
Matte black
SKY BLUE
TRANSPARENT
DISPLAY
- 6.46 inch Full HD+ OLED
- 1224x2700 resolution
- 90 Hz refresh rate
- 300 Hz touch screen sample rate
- 880 nits peak brightness (800 nits typical brightness)
- 1.07 billion colors (P3)
- 1.000.000:1 contrast ratio
- Pixelworks Processor for image enhancements including adaptive tone
- Corning™ Gorilla Glass 5, fully laminated, oleophobic coating
- 20:9 aspect ratio
DIMENSIONS
- 161.6mm x 75.83mm x 9.6mm
- 212g
Sound
- Stereo speaker
- The supported formats include: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Rear cameras
Main Camera:
- 50MP Sony IMX 800 sensor
- 1/1.49"
- 1.0 μm pixel size
- Pixel Binning:
- 12.5MP
- 2.0 μm effective pixel size
- 26mm full frame equivalent
- ƒ1.88 lens
- 6 lens elements
- Autofocus
- 10 cm minimμm focusing distance
- Time of flight sensor
- Up to 8x digital zoom
- Optical (OIS) + electronic (EIS) image stabilization
Ultra Wide camera:
- Image sensor:
- 50 megapixels SONY IMX 858
- 1/2.51"
- 0.7 μm pixel size
- Pixel binning 12.5 MP
- 1.4 μm effective pixel size
- 13mm full frame equivalent
- ƒ2.2, 6 elements
- Autofocus
- Macro Mode
- 2.5cm minimum focusing distance
- Time of flight sensor
- Electronic image stabilization
SELFIE camera
- Image Sensor:
- 50MP Samsung JN1
- 1/2.76" sensor
- 0,64 μm pixel size
- Pixel binning 12.5 MP
- 1.28 μm effective pixel size
- 22mm full frame equivalent
- ƒ2.45
- Up to 1,5x digital zoom
- Electronic Image Stabilization
- Display usable as flash
Camera Modes
- Super night
- Portrait
- Stop motion
- Panorama
- Slow motion
- Pro
- High pixel
VIDEO
- 4k: 3840x2160p, 30 fps
- Full HD: 1920x1080p, 30 fps or 60 fps
- Slow Motion: Full HD: 1920x1080p, 120 fps or HD: 1280x720p, 240 fps
operating system
- Android™ 13
- Android Enterprise Recommended
- Software updates until 2031
PERFORMANCE
- Qualcomm QCM 6490 (extended life chipset)
- 64-bit Octa-Core processor
- 1x “Gold+” high performance core 2,7GHz
- 3x “Gold” high performance core 2,4GHz
- 4x “Silver” efficiency core 1,9GHz
- Qualcomm Adreno 643 @ 812MHz
- 8GB Ram
STORAGE
- 8GB 256GB internal storage
- External storage capacity: microSD up to 2TB (SD 3.0)
BATTERY
- 4200mAh removable Li-ion battery
- 459 hours whilst idle
- 38 hours phone calls
- 18 hours web browsing
- 50% charge in 20 minutes, with a 30W charger
Connectivity & location
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth® 5.2 LE
- NFC
- GPS/AGPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS
- Max SAR-head (W/kg (10g)): 0.402 W/kg
- Max SAR-body (W/kg (10g)): 0.847 W/kg
- Max SAR-limbs (W/kg (10g)): 0.847 W/kg
- USB-C 3.0 (OTG capable) can be used to connect USB Sticks/SD-Cards/display (also Android™ desktop mode)/Camera/Audio Amplifier/Network-adapters directly
Network
- Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM, both 5G enabled)
- Bands and Band-Combinations:
- 4G B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/20/28/32/38/40/41/42/48/66/71
- 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/41/48/66/71/77/78
USB-C
- USB-C 3.0 Can be used to connect SD-Card/Display (also Android™ desktop mode)/Camera/Audio Amplifier directly
DURABILITY
- IP 55
- Passed drop tests: ICE 60058-2-31 (1.8m); MIL-810H (1.5m)
SUSTAINABILITY
- TCO Certified, generation 9
- 9.3 out of 10 repairability score
- Fairphone received the Ecovadis Platinum medal in 2023
- You can also read our detailed explanation about How your Fairphone 5 is designed for you and made fair here
Sensors & Security
- Fingerprint scanner (integrated in power button)
- Facial recognition
- Magnetometer
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Compass
- Light Sensor
- Proximity Sensor
All-day battery life, made fair
Combining all-day power (4200mAh) and fast-charging. Plus, it’s easy to swap when you need it, so you can keep going and going and going. And it’s as fair as batteries get.
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Recharge to 50% in 20 minutes
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Replace it in seconds
Fair battery
Say hello to our fairest battery yet
By using a system of cobalt credits, 100% of the cobalt used in the battery is matched by cobalt produced under improved working conditions at artisanal and small scale mines. The battery also integrates fair lithium and contains Fairtrade gold integrated in its supply chain, 100% recycled tin solder paste, 80% recycled steel and nickel alloy, and 75% recycled plastics.
With a capacity of 4200 mAh and 30W fast-charging, they are built to last all day. Plug in the charger, and you’ll get 50% in 20 minutes. Not that you’ll ever worry about your battery running low; you can always swap them out with a spare whenever you want!
Make the switch to Fairphone
Switching from iOS or Android is easier than you think
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Switch from iOS or Android in no time
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Securely transfer all your data
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All of your favorite Google Apps will be right there with you
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Fairphones work with your devices: PCs, Macbooks, headphones, even iPads
What’s in the box?
Only what you need. If you don’t need it, we don’t include it. It's your choice.
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? It’s worth it.
Recycle your phone
Best in green electronics
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.”
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