Fairphone 5 review: could this be the first phone to last 10 years?

The most ethical, sustainable and repairable handset gets a big upgrade with even longer support

The Dutch smartphone company Fairphone has achieved something remarkable – a handset that could last a decade.

The ethical pioneer, which leads the way in repairable devices, has just released the Fairphone 5. It is a thinner, lighter and more refined device compared with its predecessors and one that makes leaps and bounds in terms of longevity, repairability and quality.

Screen: 6.46in QHD+ OLED (460ppi)

Processor: Qualcomm QCM6490

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 256GB + microSD card slot

Operating system: Fairphone OS based on Android 13

Camera: dual 50MP rear, 50MP selfie camera

Connectivity: 5G, esim + nanosim, wifi6E, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 and GPS

Water resistance: IP55 (spray/splash)

Dimensions: 161.6 x 75.83 x 9.6mm

Weight: 212g