Fairphone Cables and Chargers
Here, you can learn all about our cables and chargers. The chargers feature 100% recycled plastics, copper-zinc alloy, and paper packaging. The cables use 100% recycled plastics and copper and have higher than industry average bend test standards. For all 5, we offer a three-year warranty. So, what exactly do we have on offer?
Cables
We sell three different cables:
- a USB 2 cable of 100 cm
- a USB 2 cable of 250 cm
- a USB 3.2 cable of 100 cm
The table below shows the specifications of the different cables!
| USB Type | USB 2 | USB 2 | USB 3.2 |
| Length | 100 cm | 250 cm | 100 cm |
| Diameter | 4.5 mm | 4.5 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Colour | Black with gray pattern | Black with gray pattern | Black with gray pattern |
| Included Adapter | Detachable USB-A to USB-C adapter | Detachable USB-A to USB-C adapter | Detachable USB-A to USB-C adapter |
| Included organiser stripe | Modular Organizer Stripes | Modular Organizer Stripes | Modular Organizer Stripes |
| Transfer speed | 480 Mbps | 480 Mbps |
20 Gbps |
| Video transmission | No video transmission | No video transmission |
4k@120Hz, 8k@30Hz |
| Maximum power | 240W (48V, 5A) | 240W (48V, 5A) | 240W (48V, 5A) |
| Charging protocols | PD 3.1, EPR, PPS, QC4+ | PD 3.1, EPR, PPS, QC4+ | PD 3.1, EPR, PPS, QC4+ |
| E-maker chip | yes | yes | yes |
| VBUS resistance | < 0.1 mΩ | < 0.1 mΩ | < 0.1 mΩ |
Chargers
We sell two chargers:
- 35W charging
- 65W charging
35W chargers are for phones. 65W chargers are powerful enough for laptops. Do make sure to buy the right one if you intend to charge bigger electronic devices!
You can find the specifications below:
| 30W | 65W | |
| Dimensions excluding plug | 32 mm x 32 mm x 35 mm | 42 mm x 32 mm x 58 mm |
| Ports | 1x USB-C | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Maximum power output | 30W | 65W |
| Charging protocol |
PD3.0 30W; 5V 9V 12V 15V 20V, PPS 3.3 V - 11 V @ 3A, 3.3-16V @ up to 2A QC3.0, SAMSUNG AFC 9V FCP 5.0V 9.0V 12.0V; APPLE 5V2.4A |
PD3.0, PPS :3.3-21V3.0A; DCP 5V1.5A;BC1.2 QC2.0/QC3.0/QC4+; AFC;FCP;SCP;APPLE;Samsung; MTK PE+2.0 |
| Efficiency | up to 90% | up to 90% |
| Standby Power Draw | < 0.1 W | < 0.25 W |
| Current Leakage | < 250 uA | < 250 uA |
| Input voltage | under and overprotection | under and overprotection |
| Output voltage | under and overprotection | under and overprotection |
| Output circuit | overprotection | overprotection |
| Short circuit | protection | protection |
| USB | overvoltage and weak short circuit protection | overvoltage and weak short circuit protection |
65W Charger Power Distribution
The charger has two USB-C ports (first and middle) and one USB-A port. The power each port delivers depends on how many ports are used at the same time.
Using a Single Port
| Port Used | Power Output |
| First USB-C only | 65W |
| Middle USB-C only | 65W |
| USB-A only | 30W |
Using Two Ports Simultaneously
| Ports Used | Power Output |
| First USB-C + Middle USB-C | First: 45W, Middle: 20W |
| First USB-C + USB-A | First: 45W, USB-A: 18W |
| Middle USB-C + USB-A | Middle: 7.5W, USB-A: 7.5W ⚠️ Significantly lower output |
Using All Three Ports
| Ports Used | Power Output |
| First USB-C + Middle USB-C + USB-A | First: 45W, Middle: 7.5W, USB-A: 7.5W |
Note: The First USB-C port always gets priority (up to 45W) when more than one port is used.
Troubleshooting
In case you have issues with charging - and have ruled out damaged or incompatible equipment - you can use our troubleshooting tool to guide you towards a solution.
Note
Fairphone devices do not ship with charging equipment.
Since most households have a compatible charger available, this is an effective way to prevent e-waste.
If you do not have the compatible equipment to charge the battery of your device at home, you can buy these chargers and cables in our shop.
Only use compatible and undamaged charging equipment to prevent issues and damage to your battery, phone, or worse.
Not sure if your equipment is compatible? You can verify what the minimum requirements for charging your battery in this article.
We aim to set a high standard for durable electronics using ethical materials and responsible production. We are expanding into sustainable accessories like cables and chargers with a focus on longevity, fair sourcing, and good working conditions. Our sustainability efforts include using recycled materials, green energy, and striving for e-waste neutrality.
We also prioritise fair working conditions to support living wages, Fairmined materials, and worker voice programs in factories.
If after reading the article you need more help, contact our Customer Support.