The improvement over the 4 seems very minimal? I don't understand what justified this new version, it's just better specs without fixing or providing a different solution to notable issues like the size (a smaller version would have been great, the 4 is huge) or the absence of jack (didn't expect it, but could have been a pleasant surprise). Seems like a financial decision similar to any other phone maker and not very aligned with the sustainable values.
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what is the motivation behind not adding jack
I think simplifying the design thinking that most of their non-nerd ecolo customers have moved passed this archaism. Eventually it was the main grudge against the FP4.
Got one.
me too, are you happy, noticed anything strange? don't have a case yet and I'm afraid to drop it all the time.
I'm a solutely happy with the phone. The camera ist perfect for me and I got a clear case (non-fairphone company). I don't know what you mean by 'strange'?
Nice thanks for your answer. Same here. I got a Fairphone case but the case kinda limits you from using the finger print reader nicely. It ones got hot for me when downloading updates. What I mean with strange is that some people were reporting bugs or other odd stuff with Fairphone 4. One thing in the fp5 for example is that the stereo speakers aren't equally loud. which is odd.
€700?
Yeah nah, hard pass. The €470 for the FP3+ was already somewhat above my personal limit for a smartphone. Especially given that I install custom OS' any way to remove even more Google crap, so their extended support is irrelevant to me.
The SOC used in the Fairphone 5 will receive 5 years of support from Qualcomm this will also benefit custom OS'. And the FP5 isn't just about longer support it's also about repairability, sustainability and good working conditions. Yes it's expensive, but so are other high-end smartphones that are even more expensive and only last 2 to 3 years.
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