The 48MP camera has been updated and improved to provide optimized performance. The latest software upgrade has significantly enhanced the user experience. Improvements include fast autofocus with laser precision, a responsive shutter for accelerated shots, improved color reproduction even in challenging lighting conditions, and effective video stabilization for high-quality images and videos.
The most sustainable smartphone is one that lasts a long time. This is exactly how Fairphone has designed its smartphone: a forward-thinking, modular device with 5G speed, excellent battery life, and top-notch dual cameras. The best way to reduce your ecological footprint is to use your smartphone for a longer period.
Fairphone is for everyone who cares about the production of their products. The Fairphone 4 is a high-quality smartphone with a focus on fairness: it is currently one of the most sustainable smartphones and still the only ethical smartphone on the market. Our smartphones are made from many different, high-quality materials that are becoming increasingly scarce due to rising demand in the electronics industry. Therefore, the Fairphone 4 is designed for easy repairs, supported by available spare parts, long-term software support, and an extended warranty - unique in the industry.
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.30" |
Image resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
Operating system | Android |
Capacity | 3905 mAh |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Item number | 16218844 |
Manufacturer | Fairphone |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | F4FPHN-2DG-EU1 |
Release date | 26.10.2021 |
Sales rank in Category Smartphones | 647 of 2918 |
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Colour | Grey |
Exact colour description | Grey |
Case material | Plastic |
Material | recycled material |
Model range | Fairphone 4 |
Mobile features | Fingerprint, Replaceable battery |
Payment service | Google Pay |
SAR value | 0.49 W/kg |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 11 |
Display size (inches) | 6.30" |
Screen technology | LCD |
Panel technology | IPS |
Image resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Notch | Drop Notch / Water-Drop Notch |
Pixel density | 410 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Glass | Gorilla Glass |
Display size (inches) | 6.30" |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
5G Mode | NSA (Non-standalone) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac |
Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Camera resolution | 48 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.60 f |
Wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 48 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.20 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Camera feature | HDR, TOF |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Digital Zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 92 |
Front camera resolution | 25 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 60p |
USB connector type | USB-C |
USB version | USB 2.0 |
Mobile processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency | 2.20 GHz |
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Max. memory extension | 2000 GB |
Memory card type | microSD |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
SIM slot 2 | microSD |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro sensor |
Localisation technology | Galileo |
Navigation software | Google Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 3905 mAh |
Charging technology | Quick Charge |
Protection type (IP code) | IP54 |
Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
Communication standard | Google Assistant |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Smartphone |
The reparability index | 9.3 |
Height | 10.50 mm |
Width | 75.50 mm |
Length | 162 mm |
Height unfolded | 162 mm |
Width unfolded | 75.50 mm |
Length unfolded | 10.50 mm |
Weight | 225 g |
Length | 21.20 cm |
Width | 10.10 cm |
Height | 3.10 cm |
Weight | 375 g |
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