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How much does Librem Purism cost? ›

With the new base price of $699, the Librem 5 is an excellent value for anyone who cares about privacy and security. Plus, with Purism's commitment to open-source software and hardware, users can trust that their device is free from backdoors.

The Librem 5 is a smartphone manufactured by Purism that is part of their Librem line of products. The phone is designed with the goal of using free software whenever possible, and includes PureOS, a Linux operating system, by default. As of 2021, it is the only smartphone recommended by the Free Software Foundation.

Table of Origin. The Librem 5 USA has Made in USA Electronics with all fabrication and manufacturing done at the Purism facility. Individual components used in fabrication are sourced direct from chip makers and parts distributors. We use US companies with US fabrication whenever possible.

The Librem 5 runs PureOS, an open-source Linux distribution. The GNOME-based Phosh interface is optimized for touch input and offers a clean and intuitive user experience.

The actual electronics design, physical look, and software are all identical. As the name suggests, the Librem 5 USA electronics are produced in the USA with as secure as possible supply chain and manufacturing setup and qualifies for “Made in USA electronics”. The original Librem 5 is mass-produced in China.

The billionaire, in a ask-me-anything session on Reddit revealed that he is a Samsung loyalist. Gates currently uses Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and before this he used Galaxy Z Fold 3 as his primary phone.

We do know Bezos used an iPhone back in 2020, which was unfortunately hacked via WhatsApp. That event likely got him to switch sides to Android, but it's reasonable to assume he's chosen some niche, ultra-security-oriented version of Android, on a security-oriented phone.

The Liberty Phone offers a secure supply chain within the United States adhering to strict US labor, environmental, and materials laws. The Liberty Phone includes Made in USA Electronics at the Purism facility with US-based staff combining the best of class regulatory needs with the most secure supply chain.

Purism Librem 5 is still no. 1 on our list as the most secure phones to buy in 2024. It's known for its unique design separating the cellular modem from the main CPU and memory for enhanced security. It features physical kill switches for mobile data, Wi-Fi, camera, and microphone.

Where is Purism based? ›

Where is Purism based? Purism, SPC is based in San Francisco, CA USA (Headquarters). Purism finalizes assembly, quality control tests, and delivers all our hardware from our fulfillment center in Carlsbad, California, USA. Purism has employees, contractors, and volunteers from around the world.

Android phones are more common targets for phone hacking than iPhones, mainly because the Android operating system is used by more phones and more people — so there's a bigger pool of targets. But phone hackers are increasingly targeting iPhones, so iPhone users are still at risk.

Examples of privacy smartphones that don't track you: Murena 2. Fairphone 5 (running “deGoogled” /e/OS or CalyxOS) Purism Librem 5.

No phone is entirely untraceable when used by an average citizen. As even an anonymous phone number used with a temporary cell phone (burner) needs a cellular phone service provider, calling traffic data can be released by a service provider, for example to law enforcement.

Purism Librem 5 is still no. 1 on our list as the most secure phones to buy in 2024. It's known for its unique design separating the cellular modem from the main CPU and memory for enhanced security. It features physical kill switches for mobile data, Wi-Fi, camera, and microphone.

there's an even more expensive model called the Liberty Phone. It has a little more memory and storage and a $2,199 price tag. The Liberty Phone has the same display, processor, cellular modem, and software support as other models. And like the Libre 5 USA, it's assembled in the US.

Will PureOS work on my Android/Windows phone? Likely no. You cannot install PureOS on your Android or Windows smartphone.

The Liberty Phone offers a secure supply chain within the United States adhering to strict US labor, environmental, and materials laws. The Liberty Phone includes Made in USA Electronics at the Purism facility with US-based staff combining the best of class regulatory needs with the most secure supply chain.