Why Fairphone 4 is the best Affordable Smartphone in 2024
Published date: August 2024
Are you tired of the constant and costly cycle of smartphone upgrades and the environmental impact that comes with it? You're not alone. Many of us are seeking more sustainable options without compromising on quality or cost. That's where the Fairphone 4 comes in as a long-lasting solution from just £349 or £27 per month.
Affordable Smartphone Championing Sustainability & Longevity in the UK
The Fairphone 4 is more than just a phone; it's an ethical choice that provides you with a daily companion and a lasting benefit for the planet. Designed with sustainability as a core principle, the Fairphone 4 is a standout choice for eco-conscious consumption, as no other device can deliver a blend of performance, longevity and market-leading sustainability credentials.
What sets the Fairphone 4 apart?
- Ethical Production: Fairphone is committed to fair labour practices and fair pay while minimising its environmental footprint throughout production. The material mix of recycled, responsibly sourced and Fairtrade Gold means you can feel confident that your phone is an ethical one at great value.
- Longevity and Repair: Built to last with a real right to repair, the Fairphone 4 is designed with easy fixes from home in mind. With just a screwdriver you can swap out 8 modular parts of the phone, including the screen, battery and cameras, this extends the device's lifespan, reduces electronic waste, and saves you money on costly repairs.
- 5-year Warranty: Peace of mind like no other, the Fairphone 4 comes with a longer hardware warranty than any other smartphone.
- Exceptional Value: Despite its unique blend of total repairability, ethics, sustainability and performance, the Fairphone 4 offers the ideal budget solution for a modern smartphone user.
- E-waste neutral: For every Fairphone 4 purchased, an old smartphone is recycled or refurbished for a new user. This means 100% compensation for the material put into the market, making it e-waste-neutral.
Upgraded 48MP Camera: All New Experience
This smartphone only gets better with age, now enjoy the Fairphone 4 with a software-updated 48MP dual-camera system that's free to download with no hardware changes. Capture closer details, see truer colours, take even steadier videos and celebrate meaningful moments on a camera system fit for a premium device.
A mark of Fairphone's commitment to long-lasting, high-performing and affordable technology that continues to reward users the longer they keep their Fairphone 4.
Made For Your Everyday
Android 13: Super-slick and versatile, you can make your experience your own with the customisable Android 13 OS. With added security and zero bloatware, it’s as clean and easy as it gets.
Full HD+ Display: 6.3 inches of HD immersive viewing encased in a smooth aluminium body and a 100% recycled plastic back. Functionality combined with robust sustainability.
Superfast 5G: Stay connected with 5G, the next generation of superfast connection. Download, stream and share all on the go with the 5G Fairphone 4.
IP54 water resistance: Go out in all conditions with confidence as your Fairphone 4 is splash-resistant to water. A great achievement for a modular smartphone.
Ethical Consumer Best Buy Award
The Fairphone 4 holds the Best Buy Award from Ethical Consumer for upholding workers’ rights, ethical supply chain management, and sustainable practices. Fairphone 4 even supports 9 of the UN Sustainable development goals, more than any other piece of technology. By adopting the Fairphone, you're supporting a fairer and more sustainable world for all, at an affordable price.
Need a 5G SIM bundle with your Fairphone 4?
Connect your Fairphone 4 with a Your Co-op Mobile SIM that has
- Free EU roaming
- Uses EE's 5G network
- Unlimited calls and texts
- Flexible rolling deal, never tied down to a contract length
- Feefo Trust Awarded Customer Service
- Wi-Fi Calling
- Climate positive with Ecologi
Your Fairphone 4 will be cutting carbon thanks to your SIM, as 120kg of your CO2 footprint is reduced and 6 trees are planted each year you're with us. Find out more about our climate impact work with Ecologi.
Switch to the UK's Best Budget Smartphone that's also the most Sustainable
By choosing the Fairphone 4, you're not just buying a phone at great value; you're making a conscious decision to support ethical and sustainable practices. It's a small step that can contribute to a larger, more sustainable future.
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