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https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/09/04/how-much-ram-does-your-smartphone-need/

Couldn't find another decent link in that wasn't written in Dutch, but you'll find it at the bottom of the story.

Besides the storage and RAM, nothing else has changed.

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[–] Stitch0815 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I disagree on most points :D

I would be most interested on how you think they are dishonest? I bought the fairphone knowing fully well it will NOT be the best bang for the buck.

I bought it because

It has 5 years of waranty

Easily replacable battery (and other parts)

Somewhat sustainable manufacturing techniques

And not as much sweat shop in it as the rest

Edit: formating

[–] gencha@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

The idea that the phone was made purely in manufacturing processes where you could have a good conscience is ridiculous. Like any similar greenwashing strategy, it relies on indirection and fragmentation. You have no way to validate their claims other than some badges they bought from eco licensing companies.

The warranty is worth nothing. At the launch of the phone it was already crystal clear that no security updates would be released for the SoC of the phone after 2 years. So you get 3 more years of cute Android UI on a phone that's potentially insecure. They knew this when they designed and marketed the phone!

I have not yet replaced my battery, but I remember thinking this would be a win. This phone is a piece of shit. Why would I ever want to prolong this suffering?