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		throwaway81523 on Dec 8, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Fairphone 5: Keeping it 10/10? Yikes. I've had multiple laptop and phone power connectors flake out gradually but never so far suddenly. I just got my first USB-C phone because my old micro USB one was crapping out among other things. I'm gradually migrating from the old phone to the new. That would be much more hassle if the old phone was totally unable to charge. Now I'm worrying about USB-C, ugh.

crashmat on Dec 8, 2023 [–]

All connectors used that often break, but usbc is generally accepted as being more durable than microusb

throwaway81523 on Dec 8, 2023 | [–]

I've only experienced gradual failures so far, which give me time to fix or migrate. Sudden failure is harder to deal with. Wireless charging plus replaceable batteries would be a perfect combo.

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