Fairphone 5
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- compvter
- mIm
- 01 May 2024
I bought this phone couple months of its release.
Issues I had with in month of release that are now gone:
*crashed when set to silent mode with custom time limit
*thumb scanner not working
Actual issues that still bother me:
*glass is not very scratch resistant. My last phone oneplus 6T had better scratch resistance
*thumb scanner is in akward place for me, but people like Linus (ltt) seemed to like this better. I found 6T placement to be much easier in daily use.
* does not really bother me that much, but minimum sound level is loud compared to other phones. Something to take note of though.
* it is bit thicker than I though. worth it if that is what it takes to make it repairable though.
Why I bought this phone:
I am still happy with my purchases. I really liked when i was able to fix issues like broken chargeport and switch battery of my nexus phone and I kinda missed with 6T. 6T is still repeirable, but their newer phones are nightmare to open and service. Other thing that I really hated with oneplus was that they stopped providing security updates after 3 years which fairphone has addressed. I really don't need latest phone but i want to be able to do small fixes and use it at least 5 years. If they can provide support for 8 years that is awesome.
Sadly industry is going toward throwaway culture where everyone tries to make something that works few years and then they sell you new one. For most people it is somekind of status symbol to have newest phone. If you are fine with not showing off that way this phone is something to consider. They are small player in the industry which will also show in end price. Plus those extra support years are not cheap either (you gotta pay your software engineers) which means disposable phones are cheaper option if you indeed buy new one every 3 years. If you however would like a phone that you dont have to switch away in 8-10 years and don't mind having wireless charging I would pick this one. It does come with easily replacable battery so there is that. Sadly i haven't found battery charging station where you could charge your additional batteries with out the phone.
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- Anonymous
- TqI
- 17 Apr 2024
Interested, 09 Apr 2024I don't need the highest end specs or anything, but th... moreAlso check their website and socials cause they announce discounts sometimes and you can get a good deal
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- Anonymous
- TqI
- 17 Apr 2024
Interested, 09 Apr 2024I don't need the highest end specs or anything, but th... moreIt would be good choice to go for FF 5 for sure!
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- Anonymous
- TqI
- 17 Apr 2024
l like this phone it's very nice
- justasmile
- vjq
- 14 Apr 2024
Mike, 13 Apr 2024The Fairphone 5 may not use the latest chipset, but any upg... moreWhy not they just use the latest chipset and then make these chipset parts available for 5 years?
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- Mike
- myC
- 13 Apr 2024
justasmile, 11 Apr 2024The F1 was using the latest chip of its time. This phone is... moreThe Fairphone 5 may not use the latest chipset, but any upgrades in modern chipsets is unlikely to have a huge overall impact like it used to. Longer loading times and stutters may become more prominent in 10 years, but often it is the software that are designed around planned obsolescense, not that the hardware cannot keep up.
The chipset was chosen in this case as it receives longer life-support in terms of hardware and security updates by Qualcomm, which makes it easier for Fairphone to support the phone for many years to come. I'm sure if the latest chipset was designed with the same sustainable mindset, they would have chosen that instead. But yeah, it is indeed a trade-off for high-spec enthusiasts.
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- Bulge5
- D6e
- 11 Apr 2024
Interested, 09 Apr 2024I don't need the highest end specs or anything, but th... moreGood choice highly recommended 👌🏻
I am using the 5 since quite some time now and everything is smooth, software updates keep coming phone is solid.
- justasmile
- vjq
- 11 Apr 2024
ABC, 10 Apr 2024778G > 845. so, what's your point exactly? not ever... moreThe F1 was using the latest chip of its time. This phone isn't using the latest chip of now.
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- jbZ
- 10 Apr 2024
justasmile, 10 Apr 2024It's not the latest chipset here (basically a snapdrag... more778G > 845. so, what's your point exactly? not everyone needs the fastest chip.
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- vjq
- 10 Apr 2024
ABC, 10 Apr 2024Last in terms of what? Durability? speed? Everyone have dif... moreIt's not the latest chipset here (basically a snapdragon 778g), while the F1 had the latest chipset of its time (Snapdragon 845).
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- j42
- 10 Apr 2024
justasmile, 10 Apr 2024That chipset ain't gonna last the same length.Last in terms of what? Durability? speed? Everyone have different use cases. My Poco F1 from 2018(almost 7 years old) is still perfectly usable to this day. I just needed a battery replacement for it last year. As long as you temper expectations at that point, then you shouldn't worry too much.
- justasmile
- vjq
- 10 Apr 2024
Anonymous, 05 Apr 20248 years of support, spare parts available and you can repla... moreStill unfair. Look at the pricing.
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- vjq
- 10 Apr 2024
Interested, 09 Apr 2024I don't need the highest end specs or anything, but th... moreThat chipset ain't gonna last the same length.
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- Interested
- PGH
- 09 Apr 2024
I don't need the highest end specs or anything, but the 8 year of support is incredible. user replaceable parts is also a huge plus. I'll buy one eventually but I'll wait for a price drop first lol
Future Fairphone user
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- Anonymous
- R5v
- 06 Apr 2024
Ill only get a fairphone if they add a modular 3.5mm jack.
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- Bulge5
- D6e
- 06 Apr 2024
Bruno, 18 Mar 2024Got a new security patch update the software support is rea... moreSame for me, also try to join the FP community for even better support and info about their work and projects.
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- Bulge5
- D6e
- 06 Apr 2024
Anonymous, 31 Mar 2024Great phone good performance Very nice software support To be honest I never had a phone with better software support than the Fairphone with timely security patches to make sure your phone is up to date. Mine is till in pristine condition and I don't use a case.
- justasmile
- vjq
- 05 Apr 2024
Anonymous, 05 Apr 2024Go yell at Apple for selling only overpriced hardware.Yeah, iPhone 15 is overpriced, but still, much more worth than this phone.
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- Anonymous
- Fvc
- 05 Apr 2024
Apogee777, 21 Mar 2024un-fair price8 years of support, spare parts available and you can replace them yourself them without sending the device to service. Who´s being unfair here?
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- Anonymous
- 0xU
- 05 Apr 2024
justasmile, 08 Mar 2024"Also do you understand the reason this devices exist?... moreGo yell at Apple for selling only overpriced hardware.