I’ve had my mind on a google pixel (one of the used variety) for GrapheneOS but then i heard about Fairphones and I’m not sure which is preferable or if there’s any other options.

  • WastedJobe@feddit.org
    61·
    5 days ago

    I’m very happy with my FP 4 + Calyx OS, FP 5 seems like a fair generational improvement. I dont think any custom roms for FP 6 exist yet. If you’re in the US, Fairphone might be harder to get. In that case a Pixel and Graphene is a very good choice.

    TLDR Fairphone if in EU, Pixel if in US

    • QuadG@lemmy.world
      10·
      5 days ago

      Just want to tack on for visibility as the TLDR isn’t accurate (kinda). Fairphone is sold in the US by a company called Murena, including the FP 6. The only hitch (at least when I ordered my FP 4 from them) was you had to be on T-Mobile’s network.

      I’ll chime in and say the repairability a huge selling point for me as I work in an environment where I’m pretty rough on my phone. I legit ran it over with a forklift the other week, $100+ for a new screen (again sold through Murena), follow simple instructions on Ifixit, bam good as new.

      • litchralee@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        3·
        5 days ago

        I legit ran it over with a forklift the other week

        I have to ask: what circumstance led to this particular incident?

        • QuadG@lemmy.world
          2·
          3 days ago

          So honestly the screen came unglued from its surround so had bout a new screen and put on a screen protector, which when laid face down becomes rather slick. Swung a hard turn and it slipped off without me noticing, backed right over it.

          I will say too, if you have to order parts, order them from Murena (USA speaking). I got a the replacement from Daddy Bezos because 1 day shipping and I needed my phone (work), but the quality was lacking on whatever brand it was I got as a replacement. Brightness was muted, and even the responsiveness of the touch screen felt lacking.

          • QuadG@lemmy.world
            1·
            3 days ago

            They have training videos we have to watch about random phone attacks… it’s a whole thing nowadays.