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Last updated: April 1, 2026
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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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Founded
2014
Country
United States
Phones reviewed
1
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