Submitted 11 months ago by DacoTaco@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world
https://www.ifixit.com/News/87664/fairphone-5-keeping-it-10-10
While they were happy with what the fairphone 4 brought to the table, they seem to like what was changed for the fairphone 5.
What are you guys’ opinions on this? A welcome change? would you get one if your phone died within the next year?
If only they sold their phones to the 99% of us who live outside of Europe. 🙁
The EU alone is about 450 million people. There’s more countries in Europe than in the EU. I think you got something wrong.
It’s 741 million right now, and to be fair about 91.8% of the population lives outside Europe.
Then again how many of those people would be in the market for a fairphone anyways? Can we include China and India? Not sure if the Chinese government would see kindly to the fairphone (maybe I don’t know) and Indians would probably be outside the target since the fairphone is rather expensive (or maybe not I’m not sure)
Huuuuh 99%!? 😅
The FP5 still have some strange overheating issue. Some day I go from 90% et 10% in 2 hours, sometime it takes 2 day, without any changes in my usages. A reboot fixes it for a time, but I have to do it every 2-3 days…
That sounds mostly like software and or firmware
In the battery settings, there is often almost no app. Like 2-3 apps with more than 1% usage. To me it looks like it is the OS itself that uses all the resources. Unfortunately system monitor apps don’t work anymore on modern Android phones…
While I didn’t have that issue, switching my fp4 to e/OS did give me roughly 50% more time on the battery. There are software trade offs though so if you just want the OEM experience then I guess it’ll be a case of waiting for an update.
I would love to get one of these, but I’m in love with my foldable. If they ever release one (I know, pipe dream probably) I will absolutely snap it up. But I just love my foldable so much. Can’t imagine not having the big screen anymore.
There are things missing from this that I want but the better sourcing and the dedication to a responsible platform makes me want to get one. I’m in the states though so I have to get a reshipper in order to get one which really sucks because it’s going to jack up the price anywhere from 40-100 euros.
I like repairable hardware and own a Framework laptop. It has a headphone socket that I use every day. If Framework made a phone I might be interested. If most fairphones end up paired to disposable wireless earbuds with limited battery life that end in landfill I don’t get how that is more sustainable than adding a socket for the declining but still sizeable number of people who cling to wired stuff that just works.
Some days ago a bought a Oppo F11 with 6GB/128GB from a random AliExpress seller, brand new for like 60 bucks… so I am not paying $700 for a FP5 if I can keep buying a new device every 2-3 years for $60. What’s the point into repairing a smartphone of i.van get a new smartphone for the repairing price? LOL.
I feel the price is justified as they make way less sells by employing the longevity-oriented tactics. They need to return the money somehow.
With that being said, price is still a big concern. As things stand, Fairphones are still enthusiast-grade product, being way more expensive than alternatives in the same spec range. While buyers expect it to serve them for almost a decade and put that into price calculations, they’re most likely to change it quicker.
And as a person for whom the price of Fairphone 5 is two monthly salaries, I have to pass anyway. I still commit to green electronics while saving a buck by buying used phones in a good condition - super green, fairly cheap. And I recommend everyone on a budget (or even just ideologically) to do the same, as the most green phone is the one you don’t have to manufacture.
nutsack@lemmy.world 11 months ago
one time someone gave me a 10/10 on account of my dingus