Key Specs

  • OS (v)
    Android 5.1
  • Processor
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
  • Battery
    2420 mAh
  • Storage
    32GB
  • RAM
    2GB
  • Front Camera
    5 MP
  • Rear Camera
    12 MP
  • Display
    5 in / (1080 x 1920) px
  • Frequency
    4G
  • Weight
    148g / 5.22oz

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FairPhone 2 Story: Price and Release Date

The FairPhone company launched the phone 2 on December 21 2015 after the success of its first generation mobile. The company designed and launched the Fairphone 2 to do something special, to reach the company’s vision of a fair economy. This is the motto behind the Fairphone 2 story.

The company has a main focus on recycling, repairing, and replacing the device parts to develop a fair community, which was the main goal of the Fairphone 2 release.

FairPhone2 was originally released with these price ranges, though this mobile was discontinued in 2017 due to old hardware.

  • Price of FairPhone2 in Europe: €525
  • Price of FairPhone2 in India: ₹39,000
  • Price of FairPhone2 in Pakistan: Rs62,000
  • Price of FairPhone2 in USA: $590

FairPhone 2 Display and Design Features

The FairPhone 2 has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with full 24-bit color depth and a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The phone has 11mm of thickness which is more than normal smartphones. The Fairphone2 has recycled Polycarbonate material back and frame with strong Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, which makes it affirms its commitment to sustainability.

Originally, the FairPhone2 was released in black color, though its cover is replaceable to choose as per our aesthetic taste and choice.

Performance and Storage Capacity

Unlike Fairphone 1, this mobile has 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage capacity and is expandable up to 128GB microSD card. Further, the Fairphone 2 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Quad Core CPU and Qualcomm GPU that both take part in enhancement of its performance.

Camera Features of the FairPhone 2

The company improved all specs and features in Fairphone 2 from its predecessor phone1, including cameras. It has a 12-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash having features such as autofocus, digital zoom, and face detection. Whereas, the front camera is 5-megapixel with fixed focus having no flash.

Network and Connectivity Specs

The Fairphone2 supports dual SIM functionality and operates on LTE, 3G, and 2G networks with a wide range of network band support. The Fairphone one has connectivity options including Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and USB 2.0, though it lacks NFC capabilities.

Multimedia Experience and Sensor Features

The device features a loudspeaker and a 3.5mm audio jack along with FM radio. It also has Ambient light and Gyroscope sensors.

Battery Specs

The FairPhone 2 is powered by a removable 2420 mAh Li-ion battery with a 5W charging capacity, which is both ordinary and low-range support. Also, there is no wireless and Wi-Fi charging support for this phone.

Final Words About FairPhone 2

The FairPhone 2 is an average phone with limited features and low-standard specs, but the company made improvements in this mobile from its predecessor model fulfilling its promises of sustainability as the motto behind its story.

For the latest details and availability, refer to the official FairPhone website or consult with local retailers or you can also get this mobile online at eBay, Amazon, Bestbuy, etc.

Phone Specifications

General Specs

BrandFAIRPHONE
Phone ModelFairphone 2
Operating SystemAndroid 5
Custom UIFairphone OS skin (Lollipop)
Software Updates7 Year Security Patches and Software Updates Upto Android 10 (Q)
Phone Variants1 Variants
Release Date
(Launch Date)
December 21, 2015
StatusDiscontinued
Official WebsiteOfficial Link
Price in USA$590
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Display Specs

Size5 in / 127 mm | SBR: 62.23%
Resolution1080 x 1920 Pixels
TechnologyIPS LCD, 24-bit Depth, 16 Million Colors
Aspect Ratio16:9
Pixel Density446 ppi
HDR SupportYes
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
TouchscreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Design Specs

Dimension143mm x 73mm x 11mm
Weight148g / 5.22oz
Build Material
  • Back: Polycarbonate
  • Front: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Frame: Plastic
Device ColorsBlack
Form FactorSlate
Device Buttons
  • Power Button on Right Side
  • Volume Buttons on Left Side
  • Navigation Touch Buttons at Bottom on front Screen
Water ProofNo
RuggednessNo

Memory Specs

RAM2GB
RAM TypeLPDDR3
Storage32GB
Storage TypeeMMC
Expandable128GB | microSD

Processor Specs

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801
CPUQuad Core, 4x 2.36 GHz Krait 400
GPUQualcomm Adreno 330 GPU 578 MHz

Camera Specs

Rear Camera
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Single Camera
12MP
Camera 112 - megapixel - Sensor Type (CMOS BSI 2)
(f/2.2)
FlashDual LED flash
Image Resolution3264 x 2448 Pixels
Video Recording
  • 1080p @ 30fps
  • 720p @ 30fps
Rear Camera Image Features
  • Autofocus
  • Digital Zoom
  • Panorama
  • Stabilization
  • Continuous Shooting
  • HDR
  • Photo Geo Tagging
  • Touch To Focus
  • ISO control
  • Exposure compensation
  • Face Detection
  • Scene Detection
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Front Camera
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Single Camera
5MP
Camera 15 - megapixel
(f2.8)
FlashNo
Front Camera Image FeaturesFixed Focus

Cellular Network Specs

SIM SlotsDual Sim
SIM StandbyDual Standby
SIM TypeMicro Sim
SAR Value
  • Head: 0.288 W/kg
  • Body: 0.426 W/kg
Network Support4G Supported
SIM 1
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4G / 3G / 2G / GPRS / EDGE
4G BandsLTE 800 / 1800 / 2600 MHz
3G BandsUMTS 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
2G BandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
GPRSAvailable
EDGEAvailable
SIM 2
Expand
4G / 3G / 2G / GPRS / EDGE
4G BandsLTE 800 / 1800 / 2600 MHz
3G BandsUMTS 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
2G BandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
GPRSAvailable
EDGEAvailable

Connectivity Specs

Bluetoothv4.0
GPSA-GPS, GLONAS
NFCNo
USB
  • USB 2.0 High-Speed, Storage, Charging
  • USB-OTG
WLAN/WifiWi-Fi (2.4GHz 802.11b/g/na/c)
HotspotYes
WLAN FeaturesExpansion Port on the backside for connectivity to external case

Multimedia Specs

LoudspeakerYes
Audio Jack3.5mm
FM RadioYes

Sensors Specs

Facial RecognitionNo
Fingerprint SensorNo
Other Sensors
  • Ambient Light
  • Light Sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Electronic compass
  • Face Detection

Miscellaneous Features

Phone Unlock Methods
  • PIN
  • Passcode
  • Pattern

Battery Specs

Battery ChargerUSB Type-B
Battery Capacity2420 mAh, Li-ion
Charging Support5 W, No Quick Charging Support
RemovableYes
Reverse ChargingNo
Wireless ChargingNo

Disclaimer

At ReadSpecs, we strive for accuracy in technical specs and features for smartphones, however, if you spot any errors in the specifications of Fairphone 2 mobile phone, please let us know. For the most precise and detailed information, please visit the official FairPhone website or your nearest retail store.

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FairPhone 2 Storage Variants

This FairPhone cell phone has 1 available device variant with RAM & Storage Capacity. Read the complete storage specifications and features of FairPhone 2 in the Memory Specs table.
2GB
32GB
FairPhone 2
(2GB, 32GB)

Pros & Cons of FairPhone 2

Pros

  • Modular Design
  • Repairable Hardware
  • Ethical Sourcing
  • Long Software Support

Cons

  • Average Performance
  • No Fast Charging
  • High Price
  • Limited Availability

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