Fairphone is set to release its successor, the Fairphone 5, following a two-year gap since the arrival of the Fairphone 4. Although specific specifications are yet to be revealed, official renders of the upcoming device showcase notable cosmetic changes.
The Fairphone 5 is expected to feature thinner bezels, likely on an LCD panel given the side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The front camera has been repositioned from a waterdrop notch to a punch-hole cut-out at the center. However, detailed information on the camera specifications is currently unavailable.
All You Need to Know about the Fairphone 5!
The back panel of the Fairphone 5 retains a similar camera setup, but the renders show a large cutout for the camera trio instead of individual cut-outs. The rear camera configuration is said to include a primary, ultrawide, and 3D ToF sensor, although specifics are not yet disclosed. In line with its sustainability focus, the Fairphone 5 incorporates a user-replaceable battery, allowing easy insertion and removal without the need to remove the back panel. The phone is not glued together, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability.
The Fairphone 5 is expected to receive five major Android upgrades and five years of security updates, which is notable in the Android ecosystem, ensuring long-term software support. The repositioning of the MicroSD card slots and SIM card slots to the back of the battery may make hot-swapping slightly more inconvenient but aligns with Fairphone’s approach to design.
The device will be available in two new color options and will sport a sizeable 6.3-inch display. While specific details about the Fairphone 5’s hardware remain unknown, it is anticipated to offer a significant upgrade compared to its predecessor, the Fairphone 4, which featured a Snapdragon 750G SoC, 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, NFC, and a 3905mAh battery. Speculations suggest that the Fairphone 5 may employ a Snapdragon 8-series SoC, although the exact model is yet to be confirmed.
