Fairphone 5 stands out with its 4,200 mAh battery, which can be easily replaced in seconds. However, the Fairphone 5 failed DxOMark’s battery analysis, indicating that the battery is the weak link in the model. The smartphone camera was used for two hours and during this time the battery ran out of charge, which reveals the weakness of the battery.

Luckily Fairphone 5 has a removable battery

In previous reviews, it was emphasized that the battery of Fairphone 5 was of poor quality, and DxOMark’s battery analysis showed 83 points for a mid-range smartphone. The score places the Fairphone 5 at a dismal 165th place, just above five smartphones. The analysis showed that the Snapdragon 778G-based Qualcomm QCM6490 smartphone processor is largely ineffective in optimizing energy consumption. The battery only lasts two hours of camera use, but about 5.5 hours of gaming.

The Fairphone 5 only offers improved battery life for light workloads like making calls and streaming music. Battery analysis shows that using social networking apps reduces battery life to approximately 5 hours, while GPS navigation reduces battery life to four hours. The battery life of Fairphone 5 can reach one day under average load. The smartphone charges via USB-C and reaches a maximum output power of 30W. A full charge takes less than 2.5 hours, which is great. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G can be fully charged in 1.67 hours (100 minutes).

Despite the Fairphone 5’s limited battery life during heavy use, it’s still a good smartphone. This is a reliable smartphone that comes with a 5-year warranty and 8 years of software updates. It comes with more recycled elements, higher levels of modulation and fairer trade than its predecessor, the Fairphone 4. The environmental nature of the Fairphone 5 can significantly increase demand for the product, despite the highlighted low battery life.