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Fairphone 4
Fairphone

Fairphone 4

Released: 2021, September 30Price: About 400 EURStatus: Available. Released 2021, October 25

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 14
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPUAdreno 619
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM +, eSIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.0, OTG, DisplayPort
Dual48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 48 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, TOF 3D, (depth)
Size6.3 inches, 97.4 cm, 2, (~79.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandFairphone
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, plastic back
ModelFairphone 4
PriceAbout 400 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G 2.3 Gbps DL
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
ColorsGray, Green, Speckled Green
SAR EU0.49 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Single25 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.78", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, October 25
Weight225 g (7.94 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 71
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Charging20W wired, 50% in 30 min
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2021, September 30
Announced2021, September 30
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions162 x 75.5 x 10.5 mm (6.38 x 2.97 x 0.41 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Fairphone 4 Overview

About Fairphone 4 Fairphone 4 is another flagship from Fairphone's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Fairphone 4 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Fairphone 4 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Fairphone 4?

The Fairphone 4 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Fairphone 4 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Fairphone devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Fairphone 4 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Fairphone 4 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Fairphone 4 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Fairphone 4.