Librem 5 USA
US-manufactured Linux.
The Purism Librem 5 USA is a specialty Purism smartphone released Aug 2021, with a launch price of $1999. It pairs the NXP i.MX 8M with a 5.7" HD+ display, a capable main camera and a 4,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 65/100 — Librem 5 USA. Standout strengths: made in usa. and pureos linux. Main trade-off: $1,999 boutique pricing.
Librem 5 USA.
Librem 5 USA is Purism's US-assembled Linux phone — PureOS with kill switches at $1,999.
Read the full review- Made in USA.
- PureOS Linux.
- 3 kill switches.
- Replaceable battery.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Librem 5 USA compares
| Librem 5 USA | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Purism Librem 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 65 | 89 | 42 |
| Chipset | NXP i.MX 8M | SD 8 Elite | NXP i.MX 8M |
| Display | 5.7" HD+ | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 5.7" LCD |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 13 MP |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Launch price | $1999 | $1,299 | $1,200 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Librem 5 USA released?
The Librem 5 USA was released in Aug 2021.
How much does the Librem 5 USA cost?
The Librem 5 USA launched at $1999 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Librem 5 USA screen size and type?
The Librem 5 USA has a 5.7" HD+ display.
What chipset does the Librem 5 USA use?
The Librem 5 USA is powered by the NXP i.MX 8M chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Librem 5 USA have?
The Librem 5 USA ships with 3 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Librem 5 USA battery capacity?
The Librem 5 USA has a 4,500 mAh battery.
What colours does the Librem 5 USA come in?
The Librem 5 USA is available in 1 colour: Black.
Is the Librem 5 USA worth buying?
Librem 5 USA is Purism's US-assembled Linux phone — PureOS with kill switches at $1,999. SpecEagle gives the Librem 5 USA an editorial score of 65/100.
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