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Last updated: April 1, 2026

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Purism Librem 5
6.5 / 10
Purism Librem 5
Purism · Linux PureOS
Compass Verdict

While a great idea on paper, the Purism Librem 5 disappointed reviewers on virtually all fronts. Buy with caution.

Pros
+ Open-source operating system
+ Better privacy
+ Lifetime updates
+ Removable battery
Cons
Poor touchscreen response
Heavy
Horrible battery life
It gets hot when charging
Camera
Main: 13MP
Front: 8MP
Flash: Yes (LED)
Performance
Chip: ARM NXP i.MX 8M Cortex A53 Quad-core
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 32 GB
Speed: 1500MHz
Display
Size: 5.7" Color
Res: 720 × 1440
PPI: 282 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity: 4,500 mAh
Type: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable: Yes
Design
Weight: 230g
Material: Plastic
Type: Bar
Colors: Black
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT: BT 4.0
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
USB: USB Type-C
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About Purism

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Founded 2014
Country United States
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