FairPhone announced the launch of the 2 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the FairPhone 2 phone with 5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.
The FairPhone 2 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2420 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (1080 x 1920 px).
FairPhone 2 specifications
| Brand | FairPhone |
|---|---|
| Name | 2 |
| Model | F2 |
| Release date | 2015 |
Body
The weight of FairPhone 2 is about 5.22 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this FairPhone phone are average (5.63 x 2.87 x 0.43 inches).
| Weight | 5.22 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.63 x 2.87 x 0.43 inches |
| Colors | black |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The FairPhone 2 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.
| OS version | Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 |
Display
The size of 2 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5 inches IPS display of FairPhone 2 with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of FairPhone 2 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 32 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the 2 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The FairPhone 2 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The 2 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB host |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 2420 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of 2 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 2420 mAh |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This FairPhone phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of FairPhone 2 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyroscope, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Dual SIM, Modular design |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the FairPhone 2, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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