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Fairphone 5
Fairphone 5
Fairphone 5
Fairphone 5
Fairphone 5
Fairphone 5
Fairphone 5
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8.2/10
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The Fairphone 5 currently has an Informr score of 8.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 16 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.7 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.7 GHz
6.46"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.46"
50+ MP, f/1.88
Camera
Camera
50+ MP, f/1.88
4200 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Digital Spy
Digital Spy

Who’s the Fairphone 5 for? We reckon it’s the ideal handset if you view your phone as a handy tool and you don’t go gaga when viewing the latest advertising for the iPhone or Pixel. Would you rather hold onto your phone than have to go through the stress of buying a new one that you’ll then need to...

- Simon Cocks, Digital Spy
DxOMark
DxOMark

Fairphone 5’s overall battery performance landed in the bottom half of our database, despite showing an impressive charging efficiency.

- DxOMark
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

The Fairphone 5 stands as a commendable daily companion, offering a blend of social responsibility and a minimal ecological impact.

- Daniel Schmidt, Notebookcheck
Pocketnow
Pocketnow

The Fairphone 5 is the most repairable phone we've tested, and it looks just like a modern flagship. It's powerful, has a great battery, and a good camera.

- Sanuj Bhatia, Pocketnow
Android Police
Android Police

The Fairphone 5 is the phone to choose if you value repairability and environmental responsibility above everything, but it may not be easy to come by in the US. It's possible that the company will launch it soon, though, maybe in the form of a cooperation with Murena, like it did with the Fairphone...

- Manuel Vonau, Android Police


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Common Questions


The 5 price will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. You can compare Fairphone 5 prices from around the web here on The Informr.


Fairphone backs up the 5 with a 5 Years parts & labour warranty.


If your 5 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Fairphone support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Fairphone's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
6.46"

The Fairphone 5's screen size is 6.46 inches with 1224 x 2700 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.7 GHz

There is a Qualcomm QCM6490 Octa-core 2.7 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 13 operating system (OS).

Camera
50+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 50+ MP, f/1.88 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
256 GB

Internal memory is 256 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 2000 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
4200mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 4200 mAh battery. Fairphone's performance ratings are 720 minutes, 720 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Fairphone 5 Specs

Overview
Release Date September 15, 2023
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 13

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Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 Octa-core 2.7 GHz
Internal Storage 256 GB
RAM 8 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Unknown
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.402 W/kg
Body: 0.847 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 5 Years
Accessories Included Manual
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 2000 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
50+ Megapixels, f/1.88
50+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR, Slow motion recording
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
50+ Megapixels, f/2.45
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology OLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1224 x 2700 pixels
Pixel Density 459 pixels
Size 6.46 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating Yes
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 4200 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Up to 30 W
Video Playback Time Up to 690 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 720 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 720 minutes
Standby Time Up to 19.125 days
Mixed Usage Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Matte Black, Sky Blue, Transparent
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.2 x 7.55 x 1.05 cm (6.4 x 3 x 0.4 in)
Weight 212 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack No
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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