Fairphone is a less known name yet promises to offer powerful smartphone that is in the league of some of the top most brands like Samsung, LG or Sony. Starting its journey, Fairphone offers the Fairphone 2 which has been priced at Rs. 38,000. This 4G smartphone comes with some exceptional features and a squared off design depicting the feel from the 80s era.
So what does new Fairphone smartphones look like?
The company offers the Fairphone 2 which is 11 millimeters thick and has a squared off shape. The phone is a 5-inch full HD that comes with a great pixel density of 446 ppi. The smartphone is pretty comfortable to use with a plastic body which might appear less classy than the other metal bodied devices. The USP of this smartphone is the ease that enables it to be fixed or repaired conveniently. The Fairphone 2 comes with a rear which is a case in its own. The added protection is to offer a smartphone that can withstand accidental falls from a considerable height. Some of the features which are worth mentioning for the smartphone includes:
· Support of 2G, 3G, and 4G Networks over GSM and LTE
· Powerful processor of 2.26 GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
· Battery size of 2420 mAh
· Internal capacity of 32 GB and RAM support of 2 GB
· A Rear camera of 8-megapixel while the front camera is of2-megapixel
· Screen size of 5-Inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels supported by a whopping 446 ppi
· Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
· Light weight of only 148 grams
· Ambient Light, Proximity, 3-axis Compass, 3D Accelerometer, 3D Gyroscope Sensors
The smartphone not only does the basic operations that a smartphone can do with ease but has the potential to perform multi-tasking as well as offer an improved screen experience to the users. Although, these specifications might appear to be moderate and the pricing for the smartphones may appear to be on the higher side, the company promises a hardy handset which can withstand pressure and accidental falls quite easily. The built quality or the design of the smartphone is a bit different from the other conventional android phones that are available in the market. There are plans to launch more models and we could see a lot more from the brand in future.
How to select new Fairphone 2 as your next smartphone?
The smartphone offered by Fairphone is built to last with added protection and the option to get repaired quite easily. However, selecting it before the available options would need you to compare the device in different aspects. For instance, if it’s the budget which you are considering, then there are several other alternatives which are available as well. Companies like Xiaomi, Samsung, LG and Sony are its direct competitors. However, if you wish to buy a handset that comes with robust design that can withstand falls or damages, then Fairphone 2 is the one to go for.
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