Fairphone 5

23 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
design (8)
usability (8)
screen (7)
performance (6)
battery (5)

Negative
price (7)
camera (4)
portability (2)
sound (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews of Fairphone 5. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the size and design. The usability and durability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the sound and portability, and reviews about the battery and performance are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Fairphone 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Ian Evenden (trustedreviews.com)

Fairphone 5 Review

Brands like to talk about sustainability but few brands blend it into every product like Fairphone. Fairphone 5 is taking it even further.

Long update life ; Recycled materials ; Easily repairable

Expensive for what you get ; Thicker than other phones ; Average camera performance

Fairphone’s latest smartphone is a big jump over the Fairphone 4, and has an approach to the materials it’s made from, its repairability and its software support that’s refreshing for an industry that often treats these high-tech pocket marvels as...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Tom Bedford (techradar.com)

Fairphone 5 review: the premium eco-friendly smartphone

The Fairphone 5 adds strong specs to Fairphone's eco-friendly formula

Fantastic eco credentials ; Big screen upgrade ; Years of software updates

Chunky build ; Frustrating fingerprint scanner ; Price hike over predecessor

The Fairphone 5 is a premium step up for the eco-friendly smartphone maker, with an improved main camera, a more modern design and a quicker chipset compared to its predecessor. That’s in addition to all the usual Fairphone charm, like its sturdy...

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : Max Freeman-Mills (pocket-lint.com)

Fairphone 5 review: A matter of priorities

The latest Fairphone packs some welcome improvements, with the same interesting drawbacks.

Superb repairability ; Nice simple design ; Solid performance for now ; Supply chain accountability is second to none ; Five-year warranty, eight-year software support

Unlikely to feel snappy in a couple of years ; Pretty expensive compared to competitors

The fifth Fairphone is the best yet - that's clear. Its credentials are also more impressive than ever, and its aims are utterly laudable. If you want a sustainable and fairly-made phone, this is the best choice out there. Its price means that you're...

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Henry Burrell and Artur Tomala (techadvisor.co.uk)

Fairphone 5 review

The Fairphone 5 is the company's best phone yet with a clear prioritisation of longevity and repairability over specs and performance

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Fairphone 5 review: fixes up, looks sharp

The ethical, easy-to-repair Fairphone 5 is easier to recommend to regular phone shoppers, not just environmentally conscious ones

Super-easy repairs ; Much improved screen ; strong environmental message

Cameras aren’t much cop ; Mid-tier performance CPU ; Merely OK battery life

It won’t win many tech Top Trumps, but Fairphone 5 brings its maker’s environmental and ethical ambitions more into the mainstream than ever

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Fairphone 5

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The Fairphone 5 smartphone boasts ethical manufacturing and easy repairability. But how does it performance measure up against similarly priced phones? Read our full expert review of this smartphone to find out the truth.

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Simon Hill (wired.com)

Review: Fairphone 5

Boasting ethical manufacturing, easy repairability, and industry-leading software support, this is the moral smartphone choice.

Easy to repair. Ethical manufacturing. At least eight years of software support. Good display. Swappable battery.

Bulky. Middling performance. So-so camera. Not sold in the US.

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Tsveta Ermenkova (phonearena.com)

Fairphone 5 hands-on preview: all you need is a screwdriver

The Dutch tech company Fairphone has just unveiled its latest repairable smartphone, the Fairphone 5, and we had the opportunity to get a firsthand look at it. So, check out what we think!

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Antoine Engels (androidpit.com)

Fairphone 5 Review: Hopeful Innovation?

Fairphone 5 reviewed: the sustainable, eco-friendly smartphone. Are its specifications and 8 years of Android updates worth the $745 price tag?

More mature, modular design ; Satisfying 90 Hz OLED screen ; Major advances in photography performance ; Excellent upgrade and reparability policy

Disappointing battery life ; Adequate performance that is unworthy of this price range ; Quality-to-price ratio is not yet balanced completely

I would have given the Fairphone 5 a 4.5/5 rating if its battery had been better. The improvements over the Fairphone 4 are undeniable. The screen is better. The camera module has been improved. Performance has increased, and the modularity is even...

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Sanuj Bhatia (pocketnow.com)

Fairphone 5 Review: Sustainable design, easy repairs, and a few trade-offs

Fairphone 5 stands out as the most sustainable & repairable phone, all while offering great performance. Learn more in our detailed Fairphone 5 review

Comfortable grip and sleek design ; Simple to take apart and fix ; Durable with IP55 rating despite being openable ; Impressive battery life

Not-so-powerful processor ; Cameras could be better

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.

Oct, 2023

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