# Ethically Sourced 5G Smartphones The Fairphone 4 5G Comes Backed by a Five-Year Warranty By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-03 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-4-5g References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/fairphone4-5g-sustainable-smartphone-uses-ethically-sourced-materials-5year-warranty/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [shop.fairphone](https://shop.fairphone.com/gb_en/buy-fairphone-4/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-6) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fariphone-accessories). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ethically Sourced Smartphones:** Socially responsible smartphone brands are emerging, creating opportunities for innovation in the ethical sourcing and sustainability of consumer electronics. - **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. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** By prioritizing device sustainability and responsibility, the consumer electronics industry can create innovation opportunities by designing repairable and durable products. - **Telecommunications:** As 5G networks continue to grow, telecommunications companies can innovate by sourcing ethical materials and offering longer warranty periods to promote device sustainability. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Future-Proof Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-5.md) - [Repairable Smartphone Market Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murena-fairphone-4.md) - [Repairable Productivity Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-6.md) - [Modular Sustainable Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fairphone-6.md) - [Refurbished Modular Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-3-1.md) - [Longevity-Focused Budget Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s24-fe.md) - [Affordable Flagship Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poco-x5-5g.md) - [Retro Repairable Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-skyline.md) - [Speedy Energy Efficient Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-g300.md)