Processors

• Snapdragon 801, Qualcomm MSM8974AB-AB
• Quad-Core 2.26 GHz Qualcomm

GPU

• Qualcomm Adreno 330 GPU 578 MHz, 2 GB LPDDR3

RAM

• 2 GB LPDDR3

Flash Storage

• 32 GB eMMC5

SAR rating

• SAR10g: 0.65 W/kg (Head); SAR10g: 1.1 W/kg (Body)

Networks

• Configuration: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby (DSDS)
• Network Technology: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE-Advanced
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad-band: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
• WCDMA: Bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 8 (900 MHz) 

 Connectivity

• WLAN: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Bluetooth: 4.0 LE and earlier
• GPS / GNSS: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
• FM Radio

Display

• Display Size: 5 inches Full HD, 1080 × 1920, Pixel Density 446 PPI
• Cover Glass: Gorilla Glass 3 (0.7 mm thick)
• Display Type: LCD TFT/IPS

Main Camera

• 12MP CMOS Sensor with dual flash: Omnivision OV12870 - Back Side Illuminated
• Image sensor size: 1/2.8 inch, Pixel Size: 1.25μm x 1.25μm
• F-number: f/2.2
• Video speed: 30 fps

Front Camera

• 5MP CMOS Sensor: Omnivision OV5670
• Image sensor size: 1/5 inch, Pixel Size 1.12μm x 1.12μm
• F-number: f/2.4

Audio

• Speaker: Built-in, Rear-facing
• Headset Jack: 3.5 mm

Interface and Connectors

• USB Port: Micro-B 2.0 with OTG support
• MicroSD Support: SDHC, SDXC, UHS
• Expansion Port: Backside - connectivity to external case, USB 2.0 Device Interface + Power Input

Sensors

• Ambient Light, Proximity, 3-axis Compass, 3D Accelerometer, 3D Gyroscope

Battery and Power

• Removable Battery Pack: 2420 mAh at 3.8V (9.2 Wh), Lithium-Ion

Dimensions and Weight Slim case phone

• Length: 144.5 mm
• Width: 74.5 mm
• Thickness: 10.6 mm (back of the case to the top of glass)
• Weight: 148 g (phone) + 16 g (external case)

The Fairphone 2 has two SIM ports that each can fit a micro SIM card (3FF)(ID-000 format), sized: 15mm x 12mm x 0.76mm.

Read the support article about how to Check and update to the latest Fairphone OS.

Software updates are important! The software that runs your phone is never completely finished, it requires continuous maintenance. For example, discovered security vulnerabilities need to be addressed. Android 10 will allow us to continue doing so for the Fairphone 2. Software updates also allow us to fix any issues you might be having with your device. Last but not least, you will be able to enjoy the new features that Android 10 has to offer, like new privacy controls and a system-wide dark theme.

No, doing the upgrade is easy!

1. Make sure that you make a back up of your personal data first.
2. Charge your battery.
3. For better results, connect to a stable Wi-Fi network.
4. Keep your screen active during download and installation.

Last but not least, the Updater app needs to be on the latest version (1.50.5) before you can receive the upgrade.
Read the support article about how to Update to the latest Fairphone OS.

We only offer Android 10 to devices that run version 1.50.5 of the Fairphone Updater app. So make sure that your Updater app is up to date.

If you haven’t received the update to your Fairphone Updater app, or the Android 10 upgrade by May 2022, check the following:

1. If you are still on Android 5, 6 or 7, do a manual upgrade to Android 10, or do the upgrading in steps (especially when you need to encrypt the phone):
   1. If you are still running Android 5, 6 or 7, we recommend to upgrade in steps. To find out which version you are running: find your build number (Settings > System > About phone > Build number) and check it in the release notes list.
   2. Make sure you are running Android 6 at least, and go to the Google Play store to install the Fairphone Updater app on your device. 
   3. Then update to the Fairphone OS 7.1.2 version. 
   4. Via the Fairphone Updater app, you can then update your device from Android 7 to Android 9. 
   5. Then, update the Updater app to the latest version (1.50.5) so you can upgrade to Android 10.
2. Make sure you have enough storage space (Settings > Storage).
3. Contact our Customer Support.

Android itself does not demand more processing power migrating between versions. The apps you use have changed significantly compared to their 2015 counterparts. This can cause some slowdown.

If you encounter an issue with your phone after the upgrade to Android 10, flag it to our developers via the public issue tracker for Android 10 on Fairphone 2. If you can not use your phone at all after the upgrade, contact our Customer Support.

If you are considering upgrading to a Fairphone 3+ or Fairphone 4, have a look in our online shop. In that case, you can send in your Fairphone 2 for Reuse or Recycling so you can still prolong the life of your device.

Smartphone longevity is the main advantage for us. Fairphone focuses on creating long-lasting products to save valuable resources and emissions. This is better for people and the planet. By upgrading to later Android versions we can continue to provide software updates for the Fairphone 2. These are necessary to fix issues and provide security updates. This way you can continue to use your device for longer in a safe way. 

Maybe the question should be: Why isn't everyone else doing the same? But seriously, we just want to show the entire industry that tech can be ethical and sustainable. One relevant example is the fact that the longer you keep your phone, the smaller its environmental footprint. Software plays a huge role in this aspect. We are raising the bar by providing software support for our phones for at least five years. To pull this off, we pushed the boundaries of the Android ecosystem and tackled many technical challenges. With the help of the open source community (especially LineageOS), accompanied by perseverance and commitment, we managed to get the job done.

We started working on Android 10 in late 2020. Back then it was the obvious choice. Android 11 had just been released and the open source community was still working on making it available for a range of devices. Frankly, taking matters into our own hands when upgrading a 7 year old device, the odds of passing the hundreds of thousands of tests for GMS approval are already stacked against you. The further you get, the more difficult this process becomes. With Fairphone 2, we're really hitting limitations with regards to video decoding tests, for example. We will not develop Android 11 for Fairphone 2. Android 10 is the last software upgrade we will do for the device.

We will continue to provide software updates for as long as Android 10 is still actively supported by Google. We aim to release 3 Android 10 version updates in 2022, after the upgrade.

It has become increasingly difficult to bring newer Android versions to the outdated Fairphone 2. This is because the hardware in the Fairphone 2 doesn’t meet Google’s requirements for later Android versions. We would have loved to support Fairphone 2 beyond Android 10. We will continue our longevity efforts for our other devices.

This time, we collaborated with the Fairphone community to help build the operating system. We took into account the challenges it experienced when upgrading to Android 9. As a result, the upgrade to Android 10 has been a faster, more streamlined process. We worked with a software developer in India, Bharath Ravi Prakash, who worked as a volunteer open source developer for the project. With his help, we were able to complete the update in 10 months, compared to 18 months for Android 9. We learned a lot from the Android 9 upgrade. Although still complex, Android 10 was more predictable than Android 9.

We went straight to Android 9 from Android 7 to support our goals of longevity, provide our users with long-term software and security updates for the Fairphone 2.

While developing an Android upgrade for your device, actually passing the countless test suites required to obtain GMS approval is by far the biggest and most important challenge. We're talking about 690,000 plus tests here that all need to be cleared. This becomes even more difficult when your device is as old as the Fairphone 2 and is no longer supported by the chipset vendor. Here's a specific example for you: the 3.4 Linux kernel provided by the chipset vendor is definitely too old to support Android, so we had to backport many changes from higher kernel versions. Some hurdles need working around certifications: the media performance of the 2015 Fairphone 2 is not up to par with modern day devices. This meant we had to request a waiver for a particular case. 

Yes, absolutely! Everything we have learned from Fairphone 2 software maintenance we already apply to Fairphone 3 and 4. This way, we can ensure 5 years of software updates for our phones.

The major difference is that phone manufacturers always need to adjust Android to run on their devices. The differences in requirements make Android releases always a tailor-made effort. Google has made some efforts to make parts of Android updatable through Google Play. In the end, manufacturers still play a major role in getting updates to your device.