Fairphone 4 Refurbished Deals - September 2026
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Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 196 phones
Performance
1.7
/5
Display
2
/5
Rear Camera
1.1
/5
Measured by DXOMARK · 69
Front Camera
2.9
/5
Battery
2
/5
Deals
SIM Free from £417.00
Color
All
Grey
Storage
All
128GB
Buyers who care about ethical sourcing and long-term repairability and are happy to trade flagship-level performance for a phone designed to be fixed rather than replaced.
Fairphone 4 SIM Free (1 deals)
Filters
Grade B
5G
4 128GB (Grey)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£417.00
About the Fairphone 4
The Fairphone 4 is built around a different promise to most mid-range Android phones: rather than chasing the fastest chip or slimmest body, it prioritises repairability and ethical sourcing, backed by a genuinely modular design. Every major component, including the battery, screen, and both rear cameras, can be swapped out with a simple screwdriver using officially sold spare parts, which means a cracked screen or worn-out battery does not have to mean buying a new phone. The Snapdragon 750G chipset was mid-range even at launch and shows its age now, but it is still perfectly capable for calls, messaging, browsing, and everyday apps. The dual 48MP camera system takes solid daylight photos, though it falls behind dedicated camera phones in low light. Fairphone's standout commitment is long-term software support: the phone has now received Android 15, well beyond what most manufacturers promise for a 2021 device, alongside recycled materials, Fairtrade gold, and ethically sourced cobalt and lithium in its construction. It is not a phone for anyone chasing performance benchmarks, but for buyers who care where their electronics come from and want a device designed to last, it remains a compelling, if ageing, choice.
Expert Rating
4.0
(2 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 1 Jun 2026.
Fairphone 4 vs Fairphone 5 — Key Differences
| Feature | Fairphone 4 | Fairphone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch IPS LCD, 1080×2340 pixels | 6.46-inch OLED, 90Hz, 1224×2700 pixels |
| Battery | 3,905 mAh, removable, 20W charging | 4,200 mAh, user-replaceable |
| Weight | 225 g | 212 g |
| Dimensions | 162 × 75.5 × 10.5 mm | 161.6 × 75.83 × 9.6 mm |
| Storage options | 128GB/6GB RAM, 256GB/8GB RAM | 128GB/6GB RAM, 256GB/8GB RAM |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
| Rear camera | Dual 48MP (wide + ultrawide) | 50MP + 50MP (wide + ultrawide) |
| SIM-free price | From £417.00 | Not available |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fairphone 4 worth buying?
The Fairphone 4 is worth buying if repairability, ethical sourcing, and long-term software support matter more to you than raw performance. Its Snapdragon 750G chipset is dated by 2026 standards, so buyers who prioritise speed or gaming should look elsewhere, but for sustainability-minded buyers it remains one of the most repairable phones sold in the UK.
How long will the Fairphone 4 receive software updates?
The Fairphone 4 launched on Android 11 and has been updated all the way to Android 15, which Fairphone has confirmed is its final major Android version. Fairphone continues to provide security patches beyond that, with official support originally targeted to run around five years from launch, into 2027.
Can I repair the Fairphone 4 myself?
Yes, the Fairphone 4 is designed for self-repair, with a modular build that lets users replace the battery, screen, and both rear cameras using just a screwdriver. Fairphone sells official spare parts directly, and the phone earned a 9.2 out of 10 rating on the French Repairability Index.
Is the Fairphone 4 camera good?
The Fairphone 4's dual 48MP camera system takes decent photos in good light but is noticeably behind flagship phones in low-light performance and processing. It is adequate for everyday photography rather than a standout feature of the phone.
Does the Fairphone 4 have a removable battery?
Yes, the Fairphone 4's 3,905mAh battery is user-removable and replaceable without special tools, in keeping with the phone's overall repairable design. Replacement batteries are sold directly by Fairphone.
How does the Fairphone 4 compare to the Fairphone 5?
The Fairphone 5 replaces the Fairphone 4's ageing Snapdragon 750G with a newer Qualcomm QCM6490 chipset, switches to a sharper 90Hz OLED display in place of the Fairphone 4's LCD, and brings a longer software support commitment. If long-term performance and display quality matter more than saving money, the Fairphone 5 is the newer option to consider.
Fairphone 4 Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 196 phones
- Snapdragon 750G 5G
- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
This phone
33%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
33%
Avg
50%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.3 inches
- 1080 x 2340 pixels
- IPS
This phone
40%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
40%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Lab-measured by DXOMARK (69 on their scale). The measured result replaces our spec-sheet estimate for this category.
- Triple camera setup
- 48 MP main camera
- Optical image stabilisation (OIS)
- 4K video recording
This phone
22%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
22%
Avg
41%
Best
95%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 25 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
57%
Avg
59%
Best
90%
This phone
57%
Avg
60%
Best
93%
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 3,905 mAh
- 20W wired, 50% in 30 min
This phone
39%
Avg
51%
Best
86%
This phone
39%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
162 x 75.5 x 10.5
Weight
225 g
SIM
Nano-SIM +
Operating System
Android 11, up to Android 15
Colours
Radio
No
Body
Gray, Green, Speckled Green
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
48
Primary Camera
48 , f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fs, 1080@30/60fs, gyro-EIS
Second Camera
48 , f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
Third Camera
48 , f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
25 , f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.78", 0.9µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs, gyro-EIS
Display
Type
IPS LCD
Display Size
6.3
Display Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 750G 5G
GPU
Adreno 619
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 71
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G 2.3 Gbps DL
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, DisplayPort
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery
Battery
3905
Charging
20W wired, 50% in 30 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass