LiberuxJun 2

📣 Liberux NEXX is now live on crowdfunding! 🚀

After months of development and testing, we're introducing the most powerful Linux smartphone: RK3588S, 32 GB RAM, 5G, Debian 13 + GNOME Mobile, and total privacy with hardware killswitches. 🎉

🔼 Now upgraded to 512 GB of storage and European-made.
Support mobile freedom and reserve your unit in the next 30 days:

🔗 https://igg.me/at/liberux-nexx

#LiberuxNEXX #linuxphones #privacy #opensource

Show threadFabio Alessandro "Fale" LocatiJun 2
@Liberux competitors in the same arena (Linux phones, similar or equal processor) come with a way lower (less than half) price point. What are the differences from the competition to justify such a price? I read the email and page, but I don't see them
Show threadryolJun 2

@fale @Liberux

Could you name a few examples? I've been looking around as well.

Show threadFabio Alessandro "Fale" LocatiJun 2
@ryol @Liberux https://pine64.com/product/pinephone-pro-explorer-edition/ is based on RK3399, but for less than a third of the price. https://furilabs.com/shop/flx1/ is at less than half the price with a mediatek. I'm not endorsing any of those but those are buyable today for way cheaper!
PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition Linux SmartPhone - PINE STORE

The PinePhone Pro orders will dispatch weekly from Hong Kong warehouse. BODY Dimensions: 160.8mm x 76.6mm x 11.1mm Weight: 215 grams Build: Plastic Colour: Black SIM: Nano-SIM DISPLAY Type: in-cell IPS capacitive touchscreen, Gorilla Glass 4â„¢, 16M colors Size: 6 inches Resolution: 1440×720 pixels, 18:9 ratio PLATFORM OS: Sailfish OS (pre-Beta build) on eMMC and megi's RK2AW on SPI-Flash Chipset: Rockchip RK3399S CPU: 64-bit 6-core 4x ARM Cortex A53  + 2x ARM Cortex A72 GPU: Mali T860MP4 MEMORY Internal Flash Memory: 128GB eMMC System Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 Expansion: Micro SD Card (supports SDHC and SDXC, up to 2TB) CAMERA Main Camera: Single 13MP, Sony iMX258, LED Flash Selfie Camera: Single 8MP, OmniVision OV8858 SOUND Loudspeaker: Yes, mono 3.5mm jack with mic: Yes, stereo COMMUNICATION Worldwide, Global LTE bands LTE-FDD: B1/ B2/ B3/ B4/ B5/ B7/ B8/ B12/ B13/ B18/ B19/ B20/ B25/ B26/ B28 LTE-TDD: B38/ B39/ B40/ B41 WCDMA: B1/ B2/ B4/ B5/ B6/ B8/ B19 GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11AC, hotspot capable Bluetooth: 5.0 GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS FEATURES USB: USB3.0 type C, USB Host, DisplayPort Alternate Mode output Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Ambient Light, Magnetometer/compass Actuator: Vibration Motor Privacy Switches: LTE (includes GPS), Wifi/BT, Microphone, Camera, Headphone Jack (UART) BATTERY Removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery Charging: USB type-C, 15W – 5V 3A Quick Charge, follows USB PD specification PACKAGE CONTENTS PinePhone Pro USB-A to USB-C charging cable Quick Start User Manual Device Warranty: 30 Days Note: The PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition is aimed at Linux developers with an extensive knowledge of embedded systems and/or experience with mobile Linux. Due to restrictions placed on shipment of Lithium-ion battery operated devices, such as the PinePhone Pro, it needs to be purchased separately from other items in the Pine Store. Adding other items to the basket will return an error at check-out.    

PINE STORE
Show threadryol

@fale @Liberux

Thanks for the links!

The Pinephone Pro unfortunately only has 4 GB RAM, which is just too low in my opinion nowadays. To my knowledge it also started with poor software support, being mainly community driven.

The FLX1 looks interesting, but also only has 6 GB RAM.

I'm not really defending the price, but 32 GB RAM is one point in favour of the Liberux. Also it has an OLED screen and unlike Furi also has hardware switches.

Jun 2 at 7:00pmWeb
Show threadFabio Alessandro "Fale" LocatiJun 2
@ryol @Liberux I agree that there are differences, though, as you pointed out the "software support" part is key. How Liberux can guarantee it? I think they can not guarantee more than any of those listed ones, so the risk is very high. Also, Librelux is still in funding process (delivery date mid 2026), while those listed are buyable today.
Show threadEggs now in different baskets.Jun 2

@ryol @fale @Liberux

My PinePhone Pro runs at an acceptable speed for me with mobian/Phosh installed. I am not a "normal" smartphone user and do not need to be able to play 4k videos or use apps that steal my data. You can do a lot with normal desktop browsers such as Vivaldi and LibreWolf.

I added the XFCE desktop to the phone and boot into that every now and again when I get tired of swiping back and forth.

Show threadEggs now in different baskets.Jun 2

@ryol @fale @Liberux It is not perfect and there are issues such as poor support for the built in cameras. You need an external webcam to use something like Wire IM although you can make voice calls with Wire using the built in microphone.

It is not really consumer friendly as such but if you know your way round the OS you choose to install (in my case debian based) and like to marvel at what it can do then it is nice companion to have around.