I’ve had my mind on a google pixel (one of the used variety) for GrapheneOS but then i heard about Fairphones and I’m not sure which is preferable or if there’s any other options.
I’ve had my mind on a google pixel (one of the used variety) for GrapheneOS but then i heard about Fairphones and I’m not sure which is preferable or if there’s any other options.
I’m very happy with my FP 4 + Calyx OS, FP 5 seems like a fair generational improvement. I dont think any custom roms for FP 6 exist yet. If you’re in the US, Fairphone might be harder to get. In that case a Pixel and Graphene is a very good choice.
TLDR Fairphone if in EU, Pixel if in US
Just want to tack on for visibility as the TLDR isn’t accurate (kinda). Fairphone is sold in the US by a company called Murena, including the FP 6. The only hitch (at least when I ordered my FP 4 from them) was you had to be on T-Mobile’s network.
I’ll chime in and say the repairability a huge selling point for me as I work in an environment where I’m pretty rough on my phone. I legit ran it over with a forklift the other week, $100+ for a new screen (again sold through Murena), follow simple instructions on Ifixit, bam good as new.
I have to ask: what circumstance led to this particular incident?
So honestly the screen came unglued from its surround so had bout a new screen and put on a screen protector, which when laid face down becomes rather slick. Swung a hard turn and it slipped off without me noticing, backed right over it.
I will say too, if you have to order parts, order them from Murena (USA speaking). I got a the replacement from Daddy Bezos because 1 day shipping and I needed my phone (work), but the quality was lacking on whatever brand it was I got as a replacement. Brightness was muted, and even the responsiveness of the touch screen felt lacking.
A phone with battle scars!