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I replaced my Samsung S24 with a Fairphone 6 running /e/OS and used it as my daily work phone. Here's whether a de-Googled smartphone holds up for professional use.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/43965516

It is worth noting that both the hardware and software of Fairphone is heavily dependent on a Chinese company T2Mobile.

For those looking to avoid both US and Chinese companies, then the Jolla phone is the way to go.

  • Obinice@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    12 hours ago

    If it has a MicroSD slot, 3.5mm jack, a removable battery and costs no more than £300, I’m interested! <3

    I’d rather it were made in Europe too, but I understand we can’t have everything, supply chains being what they are.

    P.S Bonus points if it has an IR blaster, I use the one on my current phone quite a lot, surprisingly enough!

    • zqps@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      4·
      11 hours ago

      They can’t build them that cheaply. They don’t have the same scaling effects as the big brands, and they make an effort for sustainability which is a huge problem with cheap-ass phones.