10/4: The fairphone
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fairphone
Posted by: bjb
I need to get a new phone … My last phone failed. It has the Snapdragon 808/810 chipset and suffered a progressively worsening boot loop.
What I really want in a phone is:
- a battery that is removeable
- dual active sim
- works on Freedom‘s network
- DOESN’T use a snapdragon 808/810 chipset
- can run lineageOS (or CopperheadOS)
- fits in most pockets; preferably operable with one hand
Already we can see that there are no phones currently being sold in my city that meet these requirements.
It would be nice if I could buy a Fairphone2, but they are only sold and supported in Europe.
Features I like about the Fairphone:
- modular (can replace parts like camera, battery, etc)
- built to last
- ethical parts sourcing, including raw material from conflict-free zones
- open source software
- good working conditions for workers
What’s not to love about the Fairphone2?