When the Fairphone 5 Phone released on end of August 2023It cost €700/£650 for an 8/256GB unit – that was the only configuration available at the time. Now, the company is introducing a more affordable variant and a new colorway too.
The Fairphone 5 now has a 6/128GB version, which retails for €550/£500 (note: in some regions, the online store shows the price as €500). The original 8/256GB version is still around, and has even received a price cut to €630/£570. The phone has a microSD slot, so expanding the storage is easy. However, Fairphone is promising support until 2030, and by that time, 6GB of RAM will probably seem like a bit too little.
Fairphone 5 (6/128 GB) in new Moss Green and Matte Black colors
The new colorway is Moss Green and you can only get it in a 6/128GB configuration. Alternatively, you can go for the Matte Black option. The Sky Blue and Transparent editions only come in 8/256GB.
You can find both variants of the Fairphone 5 in the company’s store online store. The old man Fairphone 4 Phone is still available for €450/£420, but you’ll probably be better off with the 6/128GB Fairphone 5. A while back, Fairphone’s CEO mentioned that the company wants to start offering phones at an even lower price of €400but it seems there is still a long way to go.
You can follow the Source link to a blog post where Fairphone explains why it thinks 6GB of RAM is enough. Basically, the company argues that unless you’re a heavy user, the ideal RAM capacity is between 6GB and 12GB, while 16GB to 24GB of RAM “might be overkill.”
You asked, we delivered: Introducing the Fairphone 5 Community Edition in moss green. And with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, this version is also the most affordable yet, at just €549. Check it out on our website! https://t.co/MrKWjWk4vv photo.twitter.com/sosdFGIk8A
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