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Ethically Sourced 5G Smartphones

The Fairphone 4 5G Comes Backed by a Five-Year Warranty

— October 3, 2021 — Social Good
The Fairphone 4 5G smartphone is the latest hardware offering from the socially responsible technology brand that promises to deliver a high-quality device that packs some of the latest must-have features. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with Pixelworks technology to provide a smooth, seamless user experience. The screen is covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for enhanced drop and scratch protection, and also boasts a user-replaceable 3,905mAh battery pack, a Qualcomm 5G chipset and more.

The Fairphone 4 5G smartphone comes backed by a five-year warranty to ensure it will offer years of dependable use instead of requiring regular replacement. The device is made using ethically sourced materials and is also carbon-electronic-waste neutral.
Trend Themes
1. Ethically Sourced Smartphones - Socially responsible smartphone brands are emerging, creating opportunities for innovation in the ethical sourcing and sustainability of consumer electronics.
2. Long-lasting Warranty for Electronic Devices - Consumer electronics brands are offering longer warranties to increase the lifespan of their products, leading to disrupting innovation possibilities in product durability and repairability.
3. Replaceable Smartphone Battery Packs - Smartphone brands are providing user-replaceable battery packs to reduce electronic waste and encourage product sustainability, paving the way for future disruption in smartphone design and functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - By prioritizing device sustainability and responsibility, the consumer electronics industry can create innovation opportunities by designing repairable and durable products.
2. Telecommunications - As 5G networks continue to grow, telecommunications companies can innovate by sourcing ethical materials and offering longer warranty periods to promote device sustainability.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - Innovative, sustainable manufacturing practices can lead to reduced carbon footprints and electronic waste, making ethical and eco-friendly products a disruptor in the manufacturing industry.
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