Fairphone 3
The Fairphone 3 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2019).
2019 · Lower-mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.65" · 158 x 71.8 x 9.9 mm (6.22 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 427 PPI screen
✓5.65" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,040 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2019, August 27. Released 2019, September 03
Also Known As
Modular phone with swappable components
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 13
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
427 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,040 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3040 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
189g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
158 x 71.8 x 9.9 mm (6.22 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Fairphone 3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Fairphone 3 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Fairphone 3 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Fairphone 3 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Fairphone 3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Fairphone 3 ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 13.
The Fairphone 3 uses USB Type-C 2.0.
The Fairphone 3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Fairphone 3 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
