100
The GuardianRead review ↗
“The Fairphone 5 is another big step forward in addressing the waste of the smartphone industry.”
Publisher score: 5/5 · 34mo ago
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Fairphone 5
$699 · Repairable / long software support · 2y 10m old
80
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Most positive review signal
“The Fairphone 5 is another big step forward in addressing the waste of the smartphone industry.”
The Guardian · 100
Most cautious review signal
“Boasting ethical manufacturing, easy repairability, and industry-leading software support, this is the moral smartphone choice.”
Wired · 70
Tech publication reviews
80
Stuff
“Not as powerful as a Pixel or as sleek as any Samsung, the outstanding repairability and promise of lengthy software support make it a whole lot more sustainable than any rival.”
Publisher score: 4/5
80
Android PoliceRead review ↗
“The Fairphone 5 is the phone to choose if you value repairability and environmental responsibility above everything.”
Publisher score: 8/10 · 33mo ago
80
Pocket-lintRead review ↗
“If you want a sustainable and fairly-made phone, this is the best choice out there.”
Publisher score: 4/5 · 34mo ago
80
TechRadarRead review ↗
“The Fairphone 5 adds strong specs to Fairphone's eco-friendly formula”
Publisher score: 4/5 · 22mo ago
75
PocketnowRead review ↗
“Opt for this phone if you believe in Fairphone's mission and values, not because you're solely looking for the most powerful phone for your money.”
Publisher score: 7.5/10 · 33mo ago
70
Trusted Reviews
“Brands like to talk about sustainability but few brands blend it into every product like Fairphone. Fairphone 5 is taking it even further.”
Publisher score: 3.5/5 · 33mo ago
70
Wired
“Boasting ethical manufacturing, easy repairability, and industry-leading software support, this is the moral smartphone choice.”
Publisher score: 7/10 · 34mo ago
Additional review coverage
Tech AdvisorCoverage
Fairphone 5 review
“The Fairphone 5 is not a superlative smartphone, but the company is right to question the ethics of the industry and produce a fairly made, repairable phone.”
Source page
StuffCoverage
Fairphone 5 review
“Not as powerful as a Pixel or as sleek as any Samsung, the outstanding repairability and promise of lengthy software support make it a whole lot more sustainable than any rival.”
Source page · 1d ago
TechRadarCoverage
Fairphone 5 review
“The Fairphone 5 adds strong specs to Fairphone's eco-friendly formula”
Source page · 22mo ago
Trusted ReviewsCoverage
Fairphone 5 Review
“Brands like to talk about sustainability but few brands blend it into every product like Fairphone. Fairphone 5 is taking it even further.”
Source page · 33mo ago
Android PoliceCoverage
Fairphone 5 review
“The Fairphone 5 is the phone to choose if you value repairability and environmental responsibility above everything.”
Source page · 33mo ago
WiredCoverage
Review: Fairphone 5
“Boasting ethical manufacturing, easy repairability, and industry-leading software support, this is the moral smartphone choice.”
Source page · 34mo ago
GSMArenaCoverage
Fairphone 5 review
“It's cool to have a removable back cover and swap out your battery on the fly, yet having a nice set of cameras, bright and HDR-compliant display, long battery life and fast charging is cooler.”
Source page · 34mo ago
Digital TrendsCoverage
Fairphone 5 review
“The Fairphone 5's sustainability and longevity set it apart from the competition, but a poor camera and short battery life affect its desirability.”
Source page · 34mo ago