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Purism unveils Librem 5 v2 RISC-V smartphone, powered by SpacemiT K1

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Purism has announced the Librem 5 v2, a new smartphone built on the SpacemiT K1 octa-core RISC-V processor and running the Linux-based PureOS distribution, featuring separate cellular and wireless modules, a user-replaceable battery, an SD card slot with boot support, and hardware kill switches for cellular, wireless, and microphone/camera. It offers a 5.7" 720×1440 display, 8GB + 128GB storage, a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, a 4500mAh battery, an SD slot supporting the SDR104 spec, a 3.5mm audio jack, and dual SIM support. Purism has priced the Librem 5 v2 at $1,599 and plans to ship it in April 2028.

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Purism Announces RISC-V Smartphone Project Librem 5 v2, Based on SpacemiT K1

IT之家, November 15 news: Free software and hardware manufacturer Purism recently announced its brand-new smartphone, the Librem 5 v2. This model is based on the SpacemiT K1 octa-core RISC-V processor and runs the Linux-based PureOS distribution.

The Librem 5 v2's cellular and wireless networks are both independent modules, the battery uses a user-removable design, it provides an SD card slot and supports booting from an SD storage card, and it is equipped with hardware kill switches for cellular, wireless, and microphone/camera.

It features a 5.7" 720×1440 screen, a memory combination of 8GB + 128GB, a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, a 4500mAh battery, an SD card slot supporting the SDR104 specification, a 3.5mm audio jack, and dual SIM card support.

IT之家 has learned that Purism has priced the Librem 5 v2 smartphone at $1,599 (IT之家 note: approximately 10,697 RMB at current exchange rates), with plans for official shipments in April 2028.

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