Sustainable smartphone.
When do you buy a smartphone?I like a lot of gadgets to buy a new model every year, so when do you change people because you need them?Is it broken?Because it became difficult to use?At the timing of career change?The reason for the replacement should be that some people can not repair it (because the repair fee was too high).
Fairphone, a smartphone that should be noted in a different direction from the major smartphoneer.The motto Dutch smartphone maker is that it can be repaired and replaced for each part and can be used for a long time.I've been talking about the news in giz mode for a long time, but this time, the Gizmodo editorial department has touched Fairphone's latest model Fiarphone 4, so we will deliver a review.
The idea of a module -type smartphone has been a lot of attention since Google (Google) was working as Project ARA.I think it's a great idea for a person who has assembled a personal computer himself.However, it seemed that it was not common, but Project ARA was in the store.
Speaking of a module type smartphone representative (or only one choice) that can be used in real life instead of a concept, Firphone is Firphone.A smartphone designed so that it can be repaired in the Netherlands and module type.I think that it is worth praise that others continue to the latest model Fairphone 4, which will be the 4th generation, while struggling and failing in the module type.I want you to get more attention.
So, what is the specifications?
First, easy specifications.A solid update from last year's Fiarphone 3+.The display is 6.3インチのフルHD+。プロセッサはSnapdragon 750G、メモリが6GBで、容量は128GB。さらにFairphone初の5G対応（サブ6GHz帯ですが）。我が家は5Gエリアではないため試せず。
The battery is 3,905mAh.It is easy to remove from the back like an old mobile phone.I was worried that the battery was enough, but suddenly I realized, "Oh, should I bring a spare?"The fact that it can be easily removed means that you can replace it with a spare battery when you can't charge it!Fairphone officially, the battery mochi is 200 hours, and the charge of 1 hour (20W charging) is charged 50 %.Use the charger including the cable and use your one.
The camera is 48MP for the rear, Sony's IMX582 sensor, the lens caliber is f/1.6.25MP with the cellphyle camera on the front.There are TOF sensors before and after.Up to 8 times digital zoom.Video shooting can also be used for 4K compatible (30fps), up to 240 fps slow motion shooting.
It is unlikely to be the earphone jack.Please use Bluetooth connection there.It may be easy to handle as a module because there is no earphone jack.
The price is 400 British pounds and about 75,000 yen for Japanese yen.It is also equipped with a sufficient function as a medium -priced smartphone (compared to other companies flagship smartphones, the biggest function of Fiarphone is that it can be repaired and replaced).The function is a fingerprint authentication, NFC compatible, and microSD card slot mounted on the power button.5 -year terminal warranty, guarantee that there will be parts until 2027.
By the way, there is also a 568 British pound (about 86,000 yen) memory 8GB & capacity 256GB model.
The OS of Fiarphone 4 is Android 11, and it supports software updates up to Android 13.In other words, it is assumed that Android 14 is Android 15, but it is supposed to support it, but in that case, the need for a Fairphone 4 chipset module upgrade appears.It's Fiarphone that has been used for a long time.
How to use?
The design is reminiscent of Motorola's cheap model Moto G series.Personally, it's like a block or a rugged, this hard design.Because of the design, I feel like I'm not going to make a wide layer.I would like to use it for a while for a while, but as an impression I spent a few days together.A long time ago, if you have attended the Project ARA conference, you may be excited or deeply moved.
Although it is a minor terminal, you can use it as well as a general major app.Pokémon Go, Office 365, Google Chrome problem.Geekbench 5's overall system performance benchmarks have a single core score of 638 points and 1,859 points for multi -core.Although it is not as good as Samsung (Samsung) and Apple flagship smartphones, the Geekbench score is Samsung's mid -range smartphone Galaxy A71 (Snapdragon 730, $ 450 = 50,000 yen at the time of last year).did.
I tried the camera, but it is more difficult to handle than Google Pixel's camera app.For example, there is a little time to complete the shooting, and I am not good at shooting indoors.Auto HDR is a nice and nice color.The zoom is not bad, but it will be a little jerky.At this stage, although there is no iPhone -level camera performance, we hope that the module smartphone will someday will reach that area.
How about parts replacement and repair?
The module condition as the previous model.A total of seven parts can be replaced.Camera modules can also be replaced.The display can also be changed to about $ 100 (fixed with eight mined screws).It is worth noting that it is one of the few terminals that scored 10 points in that IFIXIT review.It's natural because disassembly and repair can be sold.
As a trial, I removed the speaker & USB-C module.OK with a driver of PHILLIPS 00.I didn't do "chatter" to handle parts because I had a self -made PC, but after a long time, I was a little excited.I removed it, came back again, and moved without any problems!I knew it, but wow!
Fairphone missions show one possibility to the tech industry.It indicates that it is logically possible to achieve both commercial success, exchange and repair simple terminals in mass -produced electronic devices.In recent years, many companies have been promoting how sustainable efforts are being made, but there should be more things to do to reduce electronic waste and stop climate change.Yes, you can use one terminal for a long time.
Currently, Fairphone 4 is sold only in some European countries.However, as the "right to repair" is more noticeable from the perspective of sustainable worldwide, I think there is a high possibility that the corresponding areas will expand in the future.There is a possibility that other companies will be influenced by Fairphone ...
May the existence of Fairphone 4 be a good example of a smartphone that can be repaired in one of the future smartphones.Nevertheless, I feel that the user needs to change to the spread of module -type smartphones.A smartphone is a shift to the value that is repaired.Today's latest version of the marketing must also change.
