A modular smartphone is a smartphone designed for users to upgrade or replace components and modules without the need for resoldering or repair services. [1] The most important …

Here are the handful of phones and companies that are trying, or have tried, to make modular phones a mainstream feature.

Jul 19, 2025 · One of the most iconic attempts came in 2013 with Google’s Project Ara, a bold vision for a fully modular smartphone where users could swap out camera modules, …

In essence, a modular smartphone is like a jigsaw puzzle for technology enthusiasts. Instead of buying a whole new phone when an upgrade is needed, users can replace or add specific …

May 9, 2025 · Unlike traditional smartphones, which are built as integrated units where the hardware is tightly fused together, modular phones separate various parts into removable and …

Each of these products represents unique approaches to modularity in smartphones, and their continued evolution indicates exciting possibilities in this space. Keep an eye on these …

Sep 4, 2025 · Modular smartphones return in 2025 with repairable, sustainable designs, featuring swappable batteries, detachable lenses, and future-ready innovations.

Modular phone pioneers Fairphone, HMD and CMF are redefining smartphone tech with sustainable, customisable design

Jan 25, 2025 · Modular smartphones are devices designed with interchangeable parts that allow users to upgrade specific components, such as the camera, battery, or even the processor.

Mar 23, 2025 · The CMF Phone 2 reaffirms Nothing’s commitment to modular design, an approach rarely seen in modern smartphones. By enabling users to customize their devices …