Purism is crowdfunding the Librem 5 v2, swapping its ARM CPU for an octa-core SpacemiT K1 RISC-V SoC.
The new release upgrades to 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and hardware encoding for HD video while retaining physical kill switches and running Debian-based PureOS.
According to the company, this change comes with upgraded features. The phone will feature an octa-core SpacemiT K1 processor, 8 gigabytes of memory and 128 gigabytes of storage. In addition, it offers the ability to take 13-megapixel photos and high-definition videos, thanks to a special image processing circuit.
Design and Operating System
The exterior remains the same as the original model. The device retains the 5,7-inch display, removable 4.500mAh battery, headphone jack, and physical switches that disconnect the function of certain parts of the phone. Inside, it will run PureOS, a Debian-based operating system, while the phone has an improved cellular modem and is planned to add 5G capabilities in the future.
The challenges of new technology
The transition to this new architecture comes with challenges, such as creating programs that help the hardware communicate properly with the system, improving graphics speed and proper battery management. At the same time, those responsible are working to improve performance when browsing the web and to create a mechanism that will allow applications designed for older processor types to run.
Price and schedule
The campaign participation price is $1.599, while the first devices are not expected to be delivered before 2028. The funding campaign will remain open until February 2027.
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