Fairphone 4

Overview

The Fairphone 4 5G is a perfectly serviceable mid-range smartphone, albeit one that can't compete with the rest of the market in terms of specs for the price. But that's not the game this phone is playing: Fairphone gives ethical consumers somewhere to go, and that has to be a good thing.

-- As reviewed by ZDNet

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Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

4
Average:

1
Bad:

0

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Last revision on January 14, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Made with eco materials
Has a durable body
IP54 water and dust resistance
Five year warranty

Reviewers Didn't Like

Iffy camera performance
Fingerprint sensor is temperamental
Poor palm rejection
Connectivity concerns

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By TechRadar on October 29, 2021 80

The Fairphone 4’s eco-friendly resume is reason enough for many people to buy it, but beyond that it’s a strong mid-range phone in all but a few categories. Its battery life is particularly impressive, and its hardy body is protected against bumps and drops, but the cameras leave a lot to be desired.

By ZDNet on October 28, 2021 80

By TheGuardian on October 15, 2021 80

Overall it is a great device for people who want to support the company’s movement and are prepared to pay over the odds to do so. Just do not expect it to match an iPhone or Samsung in experience.

By NextPit on October 15, 2021 80

The Fairphone 4 gets 4 out of 5 stars in our books. However, you have to think of one star as green. This symbolizes the unique ecological advantages that come with the Fairphone. These pull up the final score for a smartphone that technically can't keep up with other models. If sustainability is all that important to you, you should definitely buy it!

By The Verge on October 11, 2021 70

If you’re the kind of person that can live with the budget phones listed above, if you just need a smartphone for daily use and aren’t concerned about having the best camera or most premium-feeling device, then I think you’re the kind of person who can live with the Fairphone 4. It’s a decent €200 phone that happens to be priced at €579. That’s the price of sustainability.

By TechRadar on October 10, 2021

Hands on: With two high-res rear cameras, a hardy body and 5G connectivity, the Fairphone 4 seems a pretty good mid-range phone. But the real reason to buy is its eco credentials: it’s made from recycled materials, you can repair it yourself, and it comes with a super-long warranty.

Fairphone 4

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