Btw, for people who aren't aware (because I wasn't until recently), the Fairphone hardware and firmware is fully made by a Chinese ODM called T2Mobile. I assumed their manufacturing chain was like...
Btw, for people who aren't aware (because I wasn't until recently), the Fairphone hardware and firmware is fully made by a Chinese ODM called T2Mobile. I assumed their manufacturing chain was like that of Framework, but apparently they do the hardware design (to the extent the ODM allows them to, eg. no headphone jack) and everything else is done by T2Mobile.
I'm using a Fairphone 6+ right now, since my Pixel 7 died last week. I'd had an eye on a Fairphone for a while, I've got some of their headphones and like the repairability. I don't see the need...
I'm using a Fairphone 6+ right now, since my Pixel 7 died last week.
I'd had an eye on a Fairphone for a while, I've got some of their headphones and like the repairability.
I don't see the need for a super high-end phone, this seems more than good enough so far and hopefully will be my daily driver for many years to come.
Pro tip: buy a backup battery now, rather than wait till you need it. It's generally one of the higher demand components and, at least with the fair phone 4, there can be long periods without stock.
Pro tip: buy a backup battery now, rather than wait till you need it. It's generally one of the higher demand components and, at least with the fair phone 4, there can be long periods without stock.
They also mention that they'll be keeping all these parts in stock "at least" until 2033, which doesn't really feel like that wide a window. Seven years is well above how long the average person...
They also mention that they'll be keeping all these parts in stock "at least" until 2033, which doesn't really feel like that wide a window. Seven years is well above how long the average person keeps a phone, but it still seems a little at odds with their whole longevity and repairability pitch. If you actually keep the phone for seven years, you might only need to replace the battery once during that time, and maybe one or two other parts depending on how heavily you use it.
I am quite harsh on phones but my FF4 has survived for 4 years so far. I fucked up the usb port, which I replaced for £20 or so. Recently replaced the battery, which I think was pretty good...
I am quite harsh on phones but my FF4 has survived for 4 years so far. I fucked up the usb port, which I replaced for £20 or so. Recently replaced the battery, which I think was pretty good longevity for my usage. A heavy drop, probably combined with previous water damage, caused the screen to pop apart but I managed to fix that seamlessly with double sided tape.
It still looks and works as new. I'm sure I'll get seven years out of it. A less clumsy person could do far better. If later models are similar in terms of resilience, then you could get almost a decade out of it. You'll still be able to buy stock last 2033, they just won't make any more of it. Popular parts like batteries and screens will go quick but that's what you have the double sided tape for.
I just recently got a new phone, so this isn't for me (right now), but I'm definitely glad it exists.
Btw, for people who aren't aware (because I wasn't until recently), the Fairphone hardware and firmware is fully made by a Chinese ODM called T2Mobile. I assumed their manufacturing chain was like that of Framework, but apparently they do the hardware design (to the extent the ODM allows them to, eg. no headphone jack) and everything else is done by T2Mobile.
I've been wanting one of their products to be my next phone. I like what they are doing.
I'm using a Fairphone 6+ right now, since my Pixel 7 died last week.
I'd had an eye on a Fairphone for a while, I've got some of their headphones and like the repairability.
I don't see the need for a super high-end phone, this seems more than good enough so far and hopefully will be my daily driver for many years to come.
Pro tip: buy a backup battery now, rather than wait till you need it. It's generally one of the higher demand components and, at least with the fair phone 4, there can be long periods without stock.
They also mention that they'll be keeping all these parts in stock "at least" until 2033, which doesn't really feel like that wide a window. Seven years is well above how long the average person keeps a phone, but it still seems a little at odds with their whole longevity and repairability pitch. If you actually keep the phone for seven years, you might only need to replace the battery once during that time, and maybe one or two other parts depending on how heavily you use it.
I am quite harsh on phones but my FF4 has survived for 4 years so far. I fucked up the usb port, which I replaced for £20 or so. Recently replaced the battery, which I think was pretty good longevity for my usage. A heavy drop, probably combined with previous water damage, caused the screen to pop apart but I managed to fix that seamlessly with double sided tape.
It still looks and works as new. I'm sure I'll get seven years out of it. A less clumsy person could do far better. If later models are similar in terms of resilience, then you could get almost a decade out of it. You'll still be able to buy stock last 2033, they just won't make any more of it. Popular parts like batteries and screens will go quick but that's what you have the double sided tape for.