Fairphone 5
FAIRPHONE 5
Fairphone 5 Reviews
It never arrived and after two months, I still have no response from customer service. They seem to have taken my money and run!
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Casing solid. Display brilliant. Camera good. Haptic of hardware buttons excellent.
Happy to support Fairphone's environmental campaign, and everything works well
So far awesome! But there are some glitches: fingerprint reader could work better. and when I read QR codes (from apps), the camera doesn't read them as it doesn't go automatically into supermacro. I need to always to visit the camera app first & enable supermacro. Please fix.
The phone is great, I have been able to install an alternative OS (with some FAFF) and use an SD card to store my music collection. The camera is mostly fine for my use, nothing crazy but perfectly serviceable photos, more than enough for keeping a personal record of life. However when filming gigs/concerts, the mic doesn't record the audio well. Loud noises are distorted and the mix of sound is off. Very very poor for a new phone in 2025. This is using the default camera app or gcam, there are a couple of other apps I will try. The file size for these videos is also huge (11GB for 1 hour 1080 footage) and there isn't a way to change the file type in the default fairphone camera app, however I can compress videos in a separate app (11GB becomes 0.9GB with the same resolution). I think the audio issue could be solved via software changes. The screen is nice and clear, and it goes brighter than I expected. Everything runs smoothly, even all my banking apps on /e/ OS. The reason, in addition to the audio issue in videos, I have not given 5 stars is that it is too big. It doesn't fit comfortably in most of my trouser pockets. The height is the only issue, I don't mind the thickness. It would also be nice to have a headphone jack, but I am more bothered by the size.
If I had to recommend a phone... it definitely wouldn't be this one. I bought this phone two months ago, and as soon as I used it, I realized you're spending a fortune on a phone that doesn't meet the minimum standards. The battery lasts very little, even if you don't use the phone much. And the phone heats up quickly. I even find it dangerous. When you make a video, it constantly changes the angles, focusing on the back and front, constantly changing the clarity of the video, which makes for a pitiful video. A few days later, I wanted to speak to the technical team about returning the phone... two months later, I still haven't received a response. This is something I've read in other comments as well. It's a shame because it seemed like a responsible and reputable company, but I see that's not the case...
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It has been straightforward to connect to my phone provider and WiFi and complete the initial set up. So far all is working well, with plenty of free space. Battery life seems good. Very pleased with it.
Great phone, very easy to use as I have had android devices for a long time.
So far the only reason I notice I'm not using the Google Pixel 8 I had previously is the "circle to search" functionality is no longer available. Otherwise functionally this phone totally meets my needs and I get a warm glow every time I think of the social and environmental considerations that went into producing it and have shined in every interaction I've had with Fairphone.
Have not received it.
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Still haven't received it.
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The product has not yet arrived. I have discovered that it is stuck in the warehouse at Gateshead because the location I selected to accept delivery has not accepted deliveries from UPS for the last six months, but it is still available on their website. The phone was returned to the warehouse in Gateshead over a week ago and nothing seems to have happened since then. I have raised this with Fairphone and UPS but so far no response.
Hello Hilary, thanks very much for bringing this to our attention. We’re so sorry to hear about your experience & the wait you're having with our response - we're currently experiencing busier times on our end. We can see you already created a support request, and we asked our Support team to get back to you as soon as possible. Best, Lore
Ive gone back to usung my old phone.
Hello Anne, thanks for sharing your journey with Fairphone. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience. We could not find any case from your side with our support team. Please, know you can always reach out and we will be happy to assist you. We have opened a request and you should have received an email from our side. Best, Lore
The phone is nice and useful.
This review is due to customer service response times. On the 26/4 I got a FP5 on the FP website and wanted to cancelled my order as I needed a phone straight away (and couldn't wait 5 days, I was phoneless) I got a quick reply on the first cancellation request but then I made it very clear that I'd like my money back OR a phone within less than a week. So my phone was delivered to the UK and it's been here for the past 8 days because UPS just got notified of my return request. In the meantime, the FP team went silent while my money is on hold. So I'm still phoneless and now I'm also cashless 🙄
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No problem works well
Good phone and responsibly sourced
It looks good and fits comfortably in my hand. Clear screen, easy to use and good photos.
Does its job and does it well. Offered the Fairphone 5 to my brother on Christmas as I've been using a Fairphone 3 since 2019 and it still works perfectly to this day. The Fairphone does its job and does it well, nothing to complain on that front; coming from a low-end Wiko, this was a huge upgrade for my brother. The phone is a bit on thick side, but it's not unwieldy either. Offering a bumper case like the Fairphone 3's would be a good fit for this phone, as it protects the phone very efficiently without adding thickness to it or obstructing the transparent back. Too bad they don't make those anymore ! Although I fully understand the price of your products, I feel like the price of your cases and screen protectors are a bit unwarranted. Especially considering this is meant to be a durable phone, it would be really nice to drop the price a bit or offer the case for free with a new phone ! Other than that, the phone looks cool and feels nice to use. This point above is my only complaint about it.
a beautiful phone that works fine and easily.
A smartphone you can actually open ❤️
Love this phone because it is repairable, it's long software support life and it's environmental / fair trade credentials. The phone itself works well and does everything I need. Camera much better than a previous Fairphone I had years ago.
I have received an incomplete order over a month ago and until today I have not received an answer to my support ticket. I'm going to return the phone, because clearly more money has gone into marketing than into the actual product and customer service (SAV).
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My last smartphone (5 years old) was only a little bit slower, but more useful.
Hello Emilio, we sincerely apologize for the experience you’ve had. We’ll make sure to pass your feedback along to our team. Best, Lore
Haven't received it yet! Tracking shows it's still in a warehouse in in the UK. Know we've had the Easter break but it's way more than 5 working days. Update: 1st May. Still not got the phone. Not happy.
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It's definitely a phone. Everything works as expected. Fingerprint sensor takes a bit of getting used to. A good upgrade from my previous Honor 9 (from 2019 I think), seems to be decent enough for my light use. The battery life from light use though is not amazing, even using low brightness and 60Hz refresh rate. Camera is decently capable, reasonably fast.
After 5 years, I've just upgraded from FP3 to FP5. Reasons for the upgrade from FP3: - was getting really sluggish with critical apps - camera with double click on power button was often not working. I missed a lot of in-the-moment photos because of that. - battery was not lasting anymore Transition between the phones using usb-c to usb-c was reasonably fast and smooth. So far FP5: - is a lot faster, that's good - double click on camera is working, that's good - battery goes down quickly NOT GOOD - really disappointed - unlike FP3, it's not coming with a simple shock absorber - the cameras are popping out on the back of the phone. I don't like that. - the speaker is at the bottom, not on the left side; I got used to muffle the sound of ads by simply pressing my palm on the speaker. I'm going to miss this a lot. - no more jack connection. Not a huge problem and not a surprise, but I'm still going to miss it. Overall, I didn't get the "wow" effect that I hoped for. Knowing all of this, I would probably still get the FP5, because I want to put my money where my mouth is, and support FairPhone in their ethical approach.
Delighted with this phone, easier to set up & transfer data than I thought & overall very happy
as expected. good phone.
So much faster than my old Fairphone 2. The battery lasts 2 days when the phone is not in use.
All I can wish for.
I'm very happy with my Fairphone 5. Would recommend it to anyone.
I manually installed the /e/ OS and after a few hiccups because of a few unclear instructions from the Easy Installer I managed to get it working. It's so good. I love that I'm not forced to freely offer all my information to Google and also I'm super impressed with the camera. Amazing colors and advanced camera controls, I always choose phones that supposedly have good cameras and I'm disappointed with their reality but this one I have no complaints of. I really wish it had more volume steps, the lowest volume for notification sounds is too loud. Also I don't think it has any protection for clamping the actual sound volume coming out of it, I'm afraid that when wearing earphones a noise will be too loud and cause actual damage. I have looked around for 3rd party apps that could help with this but haven't had any luck. Battery seems to be alright but I think it takes a bit longer to charge than my old Sony Xperia even with a fast charger, not too bad tho'. It feels quite good in my tiny hands. It's a bit big but it doesn't feel like a tablet, I can use it with just one hand when needed. It doesn't feel like it'll slide off at any moment. Phone: 10/10 Ease of buying outside of Europe: null Customer support: 4/10 (reps are really good and helpful but you can only contact them after making a sacrifice to the blue moon and their bot is rude)
I ordered the phone on 4th January. It got lost in the post and I still have no phone and no money and no way of getting an update. PLEASE can you contact me?
Hello Nick, we sincerely apologize for the experience you’ve had. We see that you have been already helped by our support team via email. If there's anything else we can do, please do not hesitate to update your support request & we'll help further! Best, Lore
I got the Fairphone 5 really only because of the promise that I will be able to repair myself and after haven taking it apart and put back together I can safely say that will be possible for the Future to come. I did have concerns about the battery life having heard from others and reviews but I am happy to say that it has lasted me a full day without any issue.
The user interface can be improved greatly. For examplle: 1. Only 3 screens for apps. More are needed. 2. The first screen cannot be altered and none of the widgets on it are useful! Please make it editable or deletable. 3. Folders should be more customisable: such as colour and background transparency. 4. The long list of apps below the homescreen is very difficult to navigate. THe apps cannot be reordered.
Excellent phone
I am using it since a couple of days, so I will update this review if the battery will day sooner than expected, but for now I am completely satisfied! Also, I am not worried about the battery because I see that I would be able to change it easily :)
I like IT 😃
Most ethically sourced and built smartphone I could find
Buying fair is the way to go
Fairphone is fair enough. OV
Ecological choice. Maybe even economical: if it is still usable in 2031 the cost per one year's use had been around 70 euros.
Delivered on time. Worked out of the box. Good quality.
I come from the Farphone 4 and upgraded because it was getting a bit slow when using certain apps like Slack. My Fairphone 4 still lives on as a backup phone now running e/os. I am mostly positive about the phone. The build quality is good and the phone is responsive. Only thing I noticed so far is that if you don't hold the speaker perfectly over your ear canal you muffle the sound making calls hard to hear. I never had this issue with the FP4.
i hope it was less expensive
- great phone - great camera - support for e-os - produced from recycled materials - very fast chipset - nice display - easy to repair
Reliable telephone. Android works well. Sturdy - slipped from the table more than once but still no scratch. However, the Fairphone is fairly bulky in size which makes it difficult to fit into some pockets. From the feature set it cannot be compared to other phones in the price range. On the other hand there is no other phone on the market which is somehow aware of fair production. Ideal for people who are looking for phone to keep for the next 5-10 years.
I received the Fairphone 5 about a week ago, so it's still early for a full review. However, so far I can say that transferring the data from my old phone to this one was very straightforward. Interestingly, the layout and access to apps and information are quite similar to my previous device. It's been working well and meeting all the expectations one has for a smartphone. I actually bought this phone primarily for ethical and environmental reasons, and I wasn’t expecting too much in terms of performance — but I must say I’ve been pleasantly surprised. So far, it definitely deserves 5 stars, and if it continues like this, it will keep deserving them.
I miss a gallery on the phone. There is not a default gallery for the picture.
I am blown away by the quality of the phone. Of course I had to take it apart despite it having no issues, and the repairability is indeed amazing.
Simply a very well made phone, made for longevity with replaceable parts. My previous phone lasted about six years with heavy usage, I think the Fairphone 5 will help me do even better than that.
The philosophy of the product and company is to be praised but obviously implies some limitations: you need to take that into account when it comes to evaluating the device and comparing it to its peers. Having said that the device works absolutely fine, is quite snappy and there's everything the average user needs: Calls, text and mail, extensive app library, a nice camera, the battery gets you throughout the day...the quality of the screen is acceptable but perhaps is an area that FP could look to improve. The ability to fix the device on your own is great and doesn't imply poor assembly or low quality materials, and the delivery of spares is reasonably fast. My previous device, a fairphone 3+, lasted 4 years and only had to replace once the usb port. After sales Service from FP could be improved since is not a mainstream phone.
4k video and audio quality can be improved
Its a nice phone once the original ROM is replaced with something less annoying (and this is possibly the least annoying preinstalled system i've had)
Very satisfied, fingers crossed
Good phone, good quality material and easy to fix
Excited to finally have a more repairable phone with replaceable battery and long software support. Lack of audio jack is a significant inconvenience and battery life is below what I hoped for, but manageable for now, let's see what will it be in a year or ywo.
The First Fairphone that can keep Up with high class phones
Battery life is amazing, only charged it once in the week I've had it. My old phone (galaxy s20) I had to charge once or twice a day. Other than that it works perfectly fine as a phone should. So happy I chose a Fairphone.
I Have my Fairphone over a year now and how I use it suites me (no face book/no snap chat/no social media BS) anyway Im enjoying the swap ability of parts and I like the stock google O/S I think the photos are quiet amazing.it does what i need it to do phone calls/text.....
So far so good
I am owner od my second FP and I am really a fan of the Fairphone products and philosophy. However, I have to charge battery of my totally new cell phone every day in spite of following the correct use of cell phone. I do not use internet all the time, I do not watch videos, I do not use applications that need more "fuel". I am a little disappointed from the battery.
I AM SO HAPPY TO FINALLY FIND A PRODUCT THAT IS SUSTAINABLE AND FAIR. BYE BYE XIAOMI!!
so far soo happy! nice and powerful, glad to have a phone build to last.
Well built phone, I thought I wouldn't like it but I'm impressed with it. It us very sturdy. It is very expensive though
Battery lasts much less than my previous phone (redmi 10) but that's ok for me. I don't use the phone very intensively ( I am now charging almost daily, before 2/week). I am super happy with the rest :)
Satified by working and charging
It's wonderful contributing with the things I care about as the ecology and fair trade! This phone is so beautiful too!
So Good!!!
My first fairphone. Loving it so far and looking forward to using it for many years to come :)
Fairphone proves that you an make a great, long lasting product without exploiting kids and the environment.
- i like the transparent edition looks, its sturdy and comfortable to hold in hand - android feels snappy as it should - heavier than I expected overall im very satisified
Works as promised, seems sturdy.
Great phone that stands for its sustainable and ethical values. Great overall quality, but disappointed by the battery life (sometime less than a day) and the screen colors that cannot get correct even when being tweaked.
Very nice, longlasting Phone.
Great phone, especially for people who want to live a more sustainable lifestyle and value stuff like right to repair. It doesn't contain the most recent hardware, but it's decent and the phone still runs smoothly and all.
Only negative was when there was a security update and it remained at a black screen for a very long time during the reboot. Otherwise i am all satisfied with this product
Just takes a little getting accustomed to after my 7 year old Samsung. I will probably have a better idea in 6 months time.
I haven't yet managed to get any use out of it! The transfer of files has left me unable to see any apps, make any calls or receive any texts! So far not a good buy 🤦🏼♀️
I think it's a great product, my rating of the battery might be misleading, because at the moment I'm using a quick charger.
Great phone for everyday use, quite powerful, high-quality screen, decent battery life. Bulkier and heavier than most - but that's the price of full repair-ability. My only concern is a bug with inability to register phone in IMS for Voice over WiFi, so that callers cannot be identified. Operator says it's a bug with the phone, Fairphone says it's with the operator.. I think it's both. Operator is P4 Poland.
Great phone, very happy with my purchase
The battery could last longer, and it is quite expensive compared to other smartphones with similar performance. However, these points are more than compensated by the expected longevity. Updates are released regularly, both feature and security updates. It gets a wholehearted recommendation.
Too much google apps (most of them innecesaries) and you cannot uninstall. Also when you insert your sim, the phone sends an sms to a Google phone number (without ask permission) and you have to pay for it. I don't have a Google account and I don't know why the phone do that (no good intentions, I think). The phone looks well constructed and for me is powerful enough. But I have to recharge the battery every day, maybe is fault of all Google shit installed, in my previous phone (xiaomi redmi note4) the battery used to work for 3 days (with no google apps) so probably I'll install lineage os with microg into Fairphone to bring it a longer live and more privacy...
Good phone at a good price, guaranteed updates for five years.
Exactly as good as a non sustainable phone😀
Very good smartphone!
Great design. Clean software.
I’m very happy with my new Fairphone😍! Its modular design makes repairs easy, and it’s great to support a brand committed to sustainability and fair labor. A perfect choice for anyone who values ethical tech without compromising performance! Really love it!!!!!!
Well made, functions well + feel good factor.
the best phone I've ever had, not the most powerful, but certainly the most ethical, the setup was very simple and customizable. Exactly as shown in the videos the phone is easily disassembled and repairable! As for the software it is graphically pleasant and simple, and at the same time very customizable
Easy to set up and transfer apps and data from my old Samsung phone.
Good Start!
The phone works really well. Maybe not the thinnest or the lightest, but for a fair reason. Totally recommended
I would say that I could buy phone that has better specifications than Fairphone 5, but there is no chance that any brand ensures that much ethical, ecological and fair work which is far more important than phone specifications. There are some small bugs on phone so that is why my review is 4/5, for battery I have option for 80% charging so mabye that is reason why I have 4/5 for battery and as I said, I could buy phone with better specs for this price, but any other phone can't stand stpry behind Fairphone.
Fairphone is as simple as that: the future of sustainable devices.
Very solid phone with a reasonable chance for longevity. I appreciate the sustainability choices. Only thing missing is the availability of a fliptop cover to protect the screen.
Upgraded from the Fairphone 4, what a delight!
It's a very nice phone. Biggest plus for me is replaceable battery and a slot for micro SD card. My only dislike is the stock Fairphone launcher. Limited to 3*3 4*4 and 5*5 grids and I always use 5*6 also I don't see why there has to be a forced Google search on the home screen that can not be removed. Thankfully this is Android so that I can use ADW Launcher instead.
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Designed for you
Made fair.
50MP premium cameras
Capture life’s best momentsFuture-proof performance until 2031
Ready for the futureFine-tuned just right
Fast, powerful, reliable
Designed for living worry-free
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5-year warranty
We’ve got you covered with our unique 5 year warranty promise. Run smoothly, safely and efficiently for five years - guaranteed. T&C’s apply -
Get updates until 2031
The unique Qualcomm® QCM6490 (Octa Core) chipset is backed by our best-in-class software support. Making sure your Fairphone 5 will outlive most other phones. -
Expandable memory (SD card)
With Fairphone 5, expandable memory lets you customise storage on your terms. Forget overpaying for extra gigabytes and get just the space you need. -
IP55 sweat and water resistance
It always rains in Amsterdam - so of course the Fairphone 5 had to be weatherproof. That also makes it the safe option for working out. -
Military grade drop resistance
Fairphone 5 stands tough with military-grade drop tests. Built to endure, it handles the bumps and drops of daily life with ease. -
Easily repairable
Nothing in the Fairphone 5 is glued shut. Broke your screen or need to swap your battery? Swap parts in minutes and make it last.
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.
Fast.
Powerful.
Reliable.
Your Fairphone 5 is fast - really fast. Qualcomm's special QCM6490 Octa-Core chipset will make sure it stays that way for years to come. We're committing to 8 years of software support.
Game-changing battery
Combining all-day power (4200mAh) and fast-charging. Plus, it’s easy to swap when you need it. Recharge to 50% in 20 minutes.
Smooth Android 14
A state-of-the-art user experience that’s yours to customize and yours to control. With added security. Make it your own.
Super fast 5G speed
Video call your friends and family in HD, stream your music instantly and watch your movies on the move. Your favorite media always available on the go
Dynamic OLED screen
Stunning picture quality with super smooth motion performance - great for both videos and games. Bright and vibrant colors even in direct sunlight
AI That Works for You
Fairphone 5 gives you access to the latest Google Gemini AI features to boost your productivity and creativity.
Let Gemini Assistant handle translations, summaries, or any tough questions.
Make your photos look their best—brighter, sharper, and perfectly edited.
Vibrant shots bursting with color and detail
Premium 50MP dual lenses
The real deal: fast, sharp, reliable and ready when you are.
Just the right mode for every scene.
High pixel mode
Portrait mode
Pro mode
Super night mode
Super fast autofocus
With zero shutter lag, and advanced face recognition, you’ll get the shot every time.
Level up your selfies
This powerhouse of a 50MP selfie camera never misses.
Capture your life in cinematic 4K
- HDR videos
- Advanced digital zoom
- Slow Motion: up to 240fps
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Impact Innovation
More than 70% fair focus materials
More about our materialsMade with respect for people
Meet the makersMade climate conscious
But wait, there's moreElectronic waste neutral
Fair & recycled materials
Recycled
Fair mined
* 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
- 75% post-consumer recycled plastics in battery frame
- 100% recycled tin solder paste
- 80% recycled steel and nickel alloy
- 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.
- We also account for 100% of the silver contained in the battery through buying Fairmined silver credits, which support Fairmined certified artisanal miners.
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 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.
“We believe a fairer electronics industry is possible. By making change from the inside, we’re giving a voice to people who cares.”
Monique Lempers
Chief Impact Officer
Climate 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 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.
The specs at a glance
The Fairphone 5 is packed with future-proof specsDisplay
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:
- 50MP Sony IMX 858 sensor
- 1/2.51"
- 0.7 μm pixel size
- Pixel Binning: 12.5MP (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
50MP Samsung JN1 sensor
- 1/2.76"
- 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™ 14
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 / 6GB Ram
Storage
8GB RAM 256GB internal storage / 6GB RAM 128GB 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
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 (OTG capable) can be used to connect USB Sticks/SD-Cards/display (also Android™ desktop mode)/Camera/Audio Amplifier/Network-adapters 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 2024
Blue Angel Certified
You can also read here our detailed explanation about how your Fairphone 5 is designed for you and made fairSensors & Security
Fingerprint scanner (integrated in power button)
Facial recognition
Magnetometer
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Compass
Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Included in the box
Everything you need to get started. No more. No less.
- Fairphone-5
- Quick-start guide
Fairphone 5
- Built to last for years to come
- Fast, powerful, reliable - supported until 2031
- Made with fair and recycled materials
Switching from iOS or Android is easy
All of your favorite Google Apps will be right there with you
Fairphones work with your devices: PCs, Macbooks, headphones, even iPads
Securely transfer all your data
- Switch from Android or iOS in no time
- Start your new Fairphone with all your old Android apps in place
- Transfer your contacts, photos and more from any phone
Frequently asked questions
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What is an OLED display, and why is it better?
What are our plans for security updates?
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