Fairphone has positioned itself as the
ethical smartphone choice and today it’s announcing its latest entry - the
Fairphone 3+. In most aspects its similar to its predecessor though the big
upgrade this time is in the camera department with a 48MP main shooter and 16MP
selfie cam.
Existing Fairphone 3 users can also
upgrade their phones to the new 48MP Camera+ and 16MP selfie sensors with the
maker's policy to reduce e-waste also allowing you to replace other essential
parts like the display and battery in a bid to help you keep your phone longer.
You will notice the new model doesn’t
boast the transparent back of the previous-gen Fairphone though it has retained
the “modular design” which allows for hassle-free repairs. Fairphone provides
you with a small screwdriver in the box which is enough to help you swap out
most parts should you need to. The Fairphone 3+ is also made with 40% recycled
plastics and ethically sourced materials.
Getting to the internals, we’re in
midrange territory. The device is built around a 5.7-inch FHD+ LCD with an 18:9
aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, we have the
Snapdragon 632 paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.
The phone boots Android 10 and comes with
a 3,000 mAh battery with Qualcomm QuickCharge support. There’s also a dual
nano-SIM slot, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, headphone jack and NFC. The
Fairphone 3+ will cost €469 with pre-sales already live on the company’s
website. Official sales are scheduled for September 14 with wider availability
across Europe.