Launch report · Fairphone
Fairphone 4: The repairable, ethical 5G phone that promised support into 2027.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2021·$649·Score 64/100
Fairphone 4 was the proof that a fully repairable, ethically sourced phone could still do 5G and last for years — with a swappable battery and support promised into 2027. On raw specs the 60 Hz LCD and 750G were ordinary even in 2021; as with every Fairphone, the values are the product and the benchmarks come second.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.3" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 750G
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
48 MP · OIS
Battery
3,905 mAh · swappable
Weight
225 g
What stands out
- Fully DIY-repairable with a swappable battery.
- Ethical, fair-labour, recycled-material supply chain.
- 5-year warranty, support targeted to 2027.
- 5G with dual 48 MP cameras.
What to watch
- 60 Hz LCD and Snapdragon 750G feel dated for $649.
- Heavy 225 g, single speaker, no jack.
- 20 W charging, no charger in box.
- You pay for ethics, not specs.