There’s good news to those who are searching for an
eco-friendly phone that is built to last long. The Dutch mobile manufacturer
Fairphone recently announced the arrival of its latest unit, Fairphone 3.
With the tagline “dares to care” the company is
implying that they are trying to build ethical and repairable smartphones.
Ethical in the sense that they are concern about the welfare of the smartphone
factory workers that they make sure of good compensation and safety. Since the
metals that are being used are mined in dangerous areas, Fairphone is also
searching for ethical sources that can serve as a substitute for them.
The Fairphone 3 is considered a mid-ranger in terms
of specs but it is made from 7 modules to make it convenient for repair in case
of damage. This runs by a Snapdragon 632 processor, with 4GB of RAM and a 64GB
storage that is expandable with a microSD card. It has a 5.7-inch FHD display,
a 12MP rear camera while the front is 8MP.
The 3,000mAh battery can be replaced when worn out
and half of the materials used like tin, plastic, and copper were recycled. The
circuit boards were claimed to be made of ethical gold; as the company was able
to convince the suppliers to change to fair trade certified sources.
According to their website, Fairphone 3 is available
for pre-order for 450 euros or PHP 25,708 (Taxes and duties are not yet
included). The brand is expanding from Europe to other countries like Uganda,
Ghana, and China.
