The Fairphone 2 received 3.6 out of 5 based on 4 reviews.
Read the description below and who knows, the Fairphone 2 might be for you!
The Fairphone 2 was launched in December 2015. The smartphone comes with a 5,0 inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
This Fairphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB chip with a 2,26 Ghz Quad-Core processor. This chipset has a quad-core processor with 2048 MB RAM. With a thickness of 11 millimeters, this device feels somewhat thick. This phone only weighs 148 grams.
The 2 has a 8 megapixel camera, You can also use the 2 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.
Pros
- 8 megapixel camera
- Quad core processor
- HSDPA, LTE support for super fast internet
- Dual SIM
Negatives
- With a 2420 mAh battery you may have to recharge in between
- A little too thick with 11 millimeters
Call & data functions
The Fairphone 2 supports frequencies from international networks with which you can use the fast LTE network. The speed of LTE is perfect for intensive use of internet on the road where the speed does not differ much from home. Please note that it is very fast and you do not take out a small data plan, because the data is used up before you realize it. You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.
Dual-sim
A dual-SIM phone is a type of mobile device that has the ability to use two separate SIM cards. This allows the phone to be connected to two different mobile networks at the same time, which can be useful for a variety of reasons. For example, a dual-SIM phone can be used to have two different phone numbers on the same device, or to have a separate work and personal phone number. Dual-SIM phones can also be useful for people who travel frequently and need to use local SIM cards in different countries. Some dual-SIM phones have a physical slot for the second SIM card, while others use a virtual or eSIM.
Memory and connection options
The Fairphone 2 has 2048 MB of RAM (2 GB) and 32 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 128GB. There is a USB connection, you can use this to exchange data with your laptop or to charge your device. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.
Do you take a lot of photos and videos? Then the storage of 32 GB is less suitable. You may need to clean your phone after a while. Furthermore, there are of course possibilities to expand storage in the cloud, such as with Google Drive or Dropbox.
Screen & operation
The phone is operated via the large 5,0 inch touchscreen.The Fairphone 2 can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It is claimed that the human eye can distinguish a maximum of 477 pixels per inch at 30 cm. With 440 pixels per inch, this HD screen is super sharp and true to life, even at close range. This does not get your eyes tired and you can easily enjoy the highest resolution images.
Operating system
Android 5.1 (Lollipop) is an update of the initial Lollipop version. This includes minor changes in performance and bug fixes. 
