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Fairphone 1

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4.1
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User ratings:
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4.5 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
58 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
8
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3.7 out of 5
5 user ratings
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4 stars
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Pros

  • autofocus does its job quickly and quite accurately
  • solid and sturdy
  • The touchscreen can be operated smoothly

Cons

  • There is no access to Google internet services
  • Google s Android is also not open software
  • hasn t promised any updates to Android

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4.3 in
  • 960, 540 px
  • 256 ppi
  • 2000 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 1.3 Mpx

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Fairphone 1 - Pros & Cons

Fairphone 1

Pros

  • autofocus does its job quickly and quite accurately
  • solid and sturdy
  • The touchscreen can be operated smoothly
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
  • It also works reliably and unlocks the device quickly
  • A good eight hours is better than average
  • more sustainable
  • more circular economy is admirable
  • environmentally-friendly phone accessories
  • better specs and build quality
  • great eco-friendly

Cons

  • There is no access to Google internet services
  • Google s Android is also not open software
  • hasn t promised any updates to Android
  • Fairphone is not very powerful compared to the competition
  • response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (22
  • frequency is too low
  • users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
  • notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
  • low-light situations are not the camera's strength
  • thick display edges
  • looks quite outdated

Fairphone 1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
256 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Fairphone 1 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.2
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.8 f
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage64GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.96 in
Width2.5 in
Depth0.39 in
Weight6.0 oz
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2000.0 mAh
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Display
Screen size4.3 in
Panel typeLCD
Resolution960 x 540 px
Pixel density256.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
MaterialPlastic
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
CDMA frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz

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Fairphone 1 Fairphone - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.7
Based on 8 reviews
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Fairphone 1 Fairphone 4 review: Sustainable, repairable, and ethical
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Android Central
Published: 14.02.2022
Fairphone 4 review: Sustainable, repairable, and ethical
4.0

The Fairphone 4 doesn't boast the best specs or a unique design. But it does offer a few meaningful things you just can't get from any other phone maker.

Fairphone 1 Fairphone 3 Review: Saving The Planet One Phone At A Time
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Forbes
Published: 27.12.2019
Fairphone 3 Review: Saving The Planet One Phone At A Time

The Fairphone 3 is unlike any other Android smartphone you can buy... it comes with a screwdriver and demands you open it up. But can it make the world a fairer place?

Fairphone 1 Fairphone 4 Display review: Decent video viewing
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DXOMARK
Published: 02.02.2022
Fairphone 4 Display review: Decent video viewing

In DXOMARK display tests, the Fairphone 4 was good for viewing HDR10 videos, with good brightness in low light and well-rendered dark details.

Fairphone 1 Fairphone review: ethics trumps everything else
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the Guardian
Published: 15.01.2015
Fairphone review: ethics trumps everything else

The Fairphone is the first smartphone to attempt to change the status quo to use ethically sourced materials and manufacturing, but is it a decent smartphone too?

Fairphone 1 Fairphone 4 review
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TechRadar
Published: 29.10.2021
Fairphone 4 review
4.0

Great for the planet, and also your pocket

Fairphone 1 Fairphone 4 smartphone review - 5G phone with environmental focus
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Notebookcheck
Published: 02.02.2022
Fairphone 4 smartphone review - 5G phone with environmental focus
4.1

Our experts test the Fairphone 4. If you are looking for a sustainable cell phone, you have come to the right place. We take a closer look at the Resposible Phone in our test of the environmental cell phone with many measured values.

Fairphone 1 Fairphone 3 Plus review: sustainability comes with compromises
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The Verge
Published: 27.10.2020
Fairphone 3 Plus review: sustainability comes with compromises
3.5

This ethical smartphone comes with a price premium.

Fairphone 1 Fairphone 3 review: Sustainability requires sacrifices
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Android Central
Published: 16.12.2021
Fairphone 3 review: Sustainability requires sacrifices
3.0

You may have never heard of Fairphone, but the Dutch company is trying to make waves across the tech industry with its sustainable approach to materials sourcing, distribution, labor ...