Modularity can be used to make smartphones greener as well as ultra-customisable. While the Fairphone has for many years offered the easy replacement of any defective internal component, the all-new CMF Phone 1 can be fitted with various external modules.

The CMF Phone 1 is an entry-level smartphone launched by Nothing, the British manufacturer founded by One Plus co-founder Carl Pei. This model stands out for its modularity, allowing you to change its casing as and when you wish, or to add various gadgets such as a stand, lanyard or card-holder, all of which can be purchased separately.

While its modular design is reminiscent of the famous Fairphone, there's no question here of changing its components to make it last longer. Depending on the smartphone's success, other accessories may be added to the CMF range.

Unlike the Fairphone, the CMF Phone 1 cannot be described as a green-minded modular smartphone. But it does boast a relatively attractive specification sheet for an entry-level phone. For example, this 6.67-inch, 5G-compatible, dual-SIM smartphone features a fingerprint reader underneath its screen - a rarity for a smartphone priced from just €199.99/RM1,019 (launch price) in its 128GB storage version.

On the Fairphone 5, around a dozen parts can be easily replaced, if necessary, from the screen to the battery, via the rear casing, the various cameras, the speakers and the USB-C port. All parts can be ordered from the manufacturer's website. The device is priced at €699 but, according to the manufacturer, after the initial outlay you can expect to keep it for almost 10 years.

 - AFP Relaxnews