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Xenon at 13:13, 26 May 2026

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	* Highest-end FuriPhone
	* Better performance		* Better performance
	* Good for development		* Good for development
	* More future-proof		* More future-proof
			* Hardware kill switches
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	* Higher cost		* Higher cost
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	* Made in the USA
	* Strong privacy focus		* Strong privacy focus
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Xenon at 13:06, 26 May 2026

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Choosing a device

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	== Choosing a device ==		== Choosing a device ==

			Different Linux phones target different users. Some focus on software freedom and mainline Linux support, while others focus on practicality, Android compatibility, privacy, or ease of use.

			=== FuriPhone FLX1 ===

			; Pros
			* Designed specifically for Linux phone users
			* Focus on openness and Linux compatibility
			* Community-oriented development
			* Modern hardware compared to many older Linux phones

			; Cons
			* Smaller ecosystem than mainstream Android phones
			* Software support may still be evolving
			* Limited availability and accessories
			* Some applications may require Android compatibility layers

			=== FuriPhone FLX1s ===

			; Pros
			* Improved hardware over the FLX1
			* Better performance for multitasking and mobile Linux applications
			* Linux-focused design philosophy
			* Likely better long-term usability

			; Cons
			* Smaller user base than larger Linux phone projects
			* Some hardware features may still depend on proprietary firmware
			* App ecosystem smaller than Android or iOS

			=== FuriPhone FLX1s+ ===

			; Pros
			* Highest-end FuriPhone variant
			* Better performance and future-proofing
			* Suitable for heavier Linux workflows
			* Good choice for enthusiasts and developers

			; Cons
			* Higher cost
			* Linux mobile software still maturing
			* Battery life and hardware optimization may vary depending on OS

			=== PinePhone ===

			; Pros
			* Very large Linux phone community
			* Excellent support across many Linux distributions
			* Affordable entry point into Linux phones
			* Easy to modify and experiment with
			* Strong documentation and community resources

			; Cons
			* Weak performance by modern smartphone standards
			* Cameras are basic
			* Not ideal for demanding daily-driver use
			* Battery life and suspend can vary by distribution

			=== Purism Librem 5 ===

			; Pros
			* Strong focus on privacy and software freedom
			* Hardware kill switches for modem, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, microphone, and cameras
			* Mainline Linux support focus
			* Desktop-style GNU/Linux environment

			; Cons
			* Expensive
			* Larger and heavier than typical smartphones
			* Battery life can be limited
			* Performance lower than similarly priced Android phones

			=== Purism Liberty Phone ===

			; Pros
			* Made in the United States
			* Focus on supply-chain security and transparency
			* Strong privacy and freedom goals
			* Hardware kill switches

			; Cons
			* Extremely expensive
			* Limited availability
			* Similar software limitations to the Librem 5
			* Niche target audience

			=== Volla Phone ===

			; Pros
			* More polished consumer experience
			* Supports both Android and Linux-based systems
			* Good hardware compared to many Linux-native phones
			* Easier transition for Android users

			; Cons
			* Some Linux support depends on Android adaptation layers
			* Less mainline-focused than some Linux-first devices
			* Certain features may work differently depending on OS choice

			=== Jolla Phone ===

			; Pros
			* Important historical Linux phone platform
			* Sailfish OS ecosystem
			* Gesture-based interface
			* Active enthusiast community

			; Cons
			* Older hardware
			* Limited modern app compatibility
			* Harder to obtain
			* Some software components are proprietary

			=== Which device should you choose? ===

			; Best for beginners
			* [[PinePhone]]
			* [[Volla Phone]]

			; Best for privacy and software freedom
			* [[Purism Librem 5]]
			* [[Purism Liberty Phone]]

			; Best for experimentation and development
			* [[PinePhone]]
			* [[FuriPhone FLX1s+]]

			; Best for modern hardware
			* [[FuriPhone FLX1s]]
			* [[FuriPhone FLX1s+]]
			* [[Volla Phone]]

			; Best for Sailfish OS users
			* [[Jolla Phone]]

			Before choosing a Linux phone, users should check:
			* operating system support
			* VoLTE support in their country
			* camera functionality
			* suspend and battery status
			* Android app compatibility
			* modem compatibility with local carriers
			* community activity and updates

	== Installing an OS ==		== Installing an OS ==

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