Manufactured entirely in China and no headphone jack, that's a pass for me.
Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
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Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
#22They mention the Pixel and I just got to say, I wish someone would bring back the fingerprint reader on the back of the phone. That was seriously the best solution. Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket. I honestly don't get why people like Face ID more (what I currently use). Someone, please bring this back
My main gripe with fingerprint sensors on the back is that it's easy to inadvertently smudge the camera lens when unlocking the phone. Some phones have/had fingerprint unlock on the side power button which is similarly convenient, although I actually don't mind the underscreen sensors that are most common these days. I do appreciate being able to sneak a peek at my phone by discreetly unlocking it at very oblique angles that aren't possible with Face ID.
Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
#23They mention the Pixel and I just got to say, I wish someone would bring back the fingerprint reader on the back of the phone. That was seriously the best solution. Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket. I honestly don't get why people like Face ID more (what I currently use). Someone, please bring this back
It's not exactly a flagship phone, but the Unihertz Jelly Max has a fingerprint reader on the back.
The problem with Unihertz though is that they lose interest in fixing software bugs approximately 5 minutes after lauching new phones. And, based on my experience, they tend to launch with a lot of bugs.
Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
#24Earlier quoted context omitted.
The removal of the phone jack is so obviously planned obsolescence, it is ironic that this project for sustainability follows the trend. Wired headphones still have better sound quality. Don't need charging. Don't break with software update. But because of that it means less consumption. Think about how insane it is that companies can remove the phone jack and glue in the battery with the very obvious goal of planned…
I don't think it's about planned obsolescence. It's about cutting costs and having one less hole water can get in. Also wired headphones are a very niche market. If you care so much there are wireless DACs that can feed your wired headphones better than any phone in history.
My hotter take is that this is the same problem as IR blasters, and relative to the old normal -- when device makers like LG were specifically advertising how awesome their built-in DAC was -- this whole thing could be solved in a much more elegant, flexible way if anyone at all would just give us a second fucking USB port.
Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
#25Still wish I could actually buy one. I know the market for a phone like this is probably quite small in the USA, but I'd still love having the option. Fingers are still crossed that the upcoming announcement mentions other countries.
I heard about Fairphones and really wanted one. I was disappointed to find that they have poor support in the US.
Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
#26Man, would I ever love to buy one of these. But last I checked, even if you import to the USA, you won't have most of the bands you need. :(
Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
#27Manufactured entirely in China and no headphone jack, that's a pass for me.
TINA.
Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
#28Manufactured entirely in China and no headphone jack, that's a pass for me.
I'm curious to know your current phone that passes that test.
Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
#29Still no headphone jack makes this a nonstarter, lame.
Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
#30They mention the Pixel and I just got to say, I wish someone would bring back the fingerprint reader on the back of the phone. That was seriously the best solution. Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket. I honestly don't get why people like Face ID more (what I currently use). Someone, please bring this back
The backside fingerprint reader could even be used as an input device on some models for scrolling, or pulling down/up the notification bar. Great for scrolling through content or swiping through screens without having to cover your display for gesture input: https://www.androidauthority.com/miss-rear-fingerprint-scann...