The Fairphone 5 is here, championing sustainability and repairability with its impressive modular design, making it a standout choice for those tired of the disposable tech cycle.
Sporting a vibrant 6.3-inch AMOLED 120-Hz display, the Fairphone 5 offers a sharp and colorful visual experience, easily readable even in bright sunlight. While its adaptive brightness can be a bit overzealous, manual adjustments are simple and effective.
Battery life from the 4,415-mAh cell is decent, typically lasting a full day with about five to six hours of screen-on time, leaving around 20 percent by bedtime. Although wireless charging is absent, it's more of a bonus than a deal-breaker. Notably, the phone doesn't include a USB-C cable, playing into Fairphone's philosophy of reducing e-waste by assuming users already have one.
The dual-camera setup, featuring a 50-MP main sensor and a 13-MP ultrawide, delivers solid performance. While it doesn't quite rival the camera prowess of industry giants like Apple or Samsung, especially in low light where details can get lost, it's perfectly adequate for everyday shots. The 32-MP selfie camera produces decent, if slightly soft, images.
Running a clean version of Android 16, the Fairphone 5 includes a unique feature called "Fairphone Moments." Activated by a physical switch, this mode minimizes the interface to a select few apps, designed to help users focus. You can customize up to five apps for different "Moments," like setting up a driving profile with only Maps, Spotify, and Phone accessible.
