Librem 5 - A Security and Privacy Focused Phone, runs Linux

499.-

17.05.2026

8045, Zürich

Librem 5 phone with one extra battery.

It has been shipped by Purism on June 2022. I just tried it out for a few days. I'm selling it because I don't think I'll use it as I'm busy with other things, I don't have time to play with GNOME development anymore.

It runs Linux so I imagine you can also use it as a sleek mobile PC by connecting it to a USB hub. Note, as mobile phone it's very thick if you compare it with Google phones, for example. Twice the thickness. And when you keep it in your hand you can feel it! But you're not buying it for that, are you.

The storage is encrypted by default. It still has the default 12345678 password, can be changed.

As of July 2024, the price for a new phone is $699. Additionally you have to pay import tax and handling (+50 CHF if I remember correctly).

Specs copy/paste:

Display : 5.7' IPS TFT screen @ 720×1440
Processor: i.MX8M (Quad Core) max. 1.5GHz
Memory: 3 GB
Storage : 32 GB eMMC internal storage
Wireless : 802.11abgn 2.4 Ghz / 5Ghz + Bluetooth 4
Baseband : Broadmobi BM818 w/ single nanosim tray on replaceable M.2 card
GPS : Teseo LIV3F GNSS
Smartcard: Reader with 3FF card slot (microSIM card size)
Sound : 1 earpiece speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
External Storage: microSD storage expansion
Accelerometer: 9-axis IMU (gyro, accel, magnetometer)
Front Camera: 8 MPixel
Back Camera: 13 MPixel w/ LED flash
Vibration motor: included
USB Type C: USB 3.0 data, Charging (Dual-Role Port), Video out
Battery: User replaceable ? 4,500 mAh (included)
Charger: PD 18W (fast charging) with USB-C cabe, universal, US, UK, EU plug types (included)

The modem is "BM818-E1 (Europe)".

I charged the two batteries a few times, when I remembered about it. Might not be at their best, but you can order new one anytime.