Fairphone 4 : Eco-friendly model can be repaired at home

New phone comes with 5G and has dual 48 megapixel rear cameras

Fairphone 4  (€579)
Fairphone 4 (€579)

The most sustainable phone is the one you already own, but if it's time for a change, the Fairphone 4 has a decent eco-friendly reputation. The phone is repairable by its owner, with modules that can be replaced without having to bring it in for an expensive repair, or be told that it is time to upgrade. The new Fairphone comes with 5G, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Shipped with Android 11, the phone has dual 48 megapixel rear cameras, a 25 megapixel selfie camera and a 6.3 inch display. It's electronic waste neutral, according to the website, and has a five-year warranty. Fairphone.com

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Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien is an Irish Times business and technology journalist