Purism– Librem 5 USA (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Librem 5 and Librem 5 USA? ›

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 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.

And yet, despite these factors, one company, Purism, has been able to manufacture entirely within the US, resulting in the Librem 5 USA, the only smartphone truly made in America.

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.

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.

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.

November 2022: The US bans the approval of communications equipment from Chinese companies like Huawei Technologies and ZTE, claiming that they pose “an unacceptable risk” to the country's national security.

What phone is not Made in China? ›

Some mobile companies that manufacture their phones outside of China or the USA include Samsung ( South Korea ) , Sony ( Japan ) , LG ( South Korea ) , Nokia ( Finland ) , and BlackBerry ( Canada ) . These companies have manufacturing facilities in various countries such as Vietnam , India , and Brazil .

Apple is America's Favorite Smartphone Brand

The iPhone's success is so central to the company now, that Apple earns more than half of its revenue from its sales.

Apple's iOS mobile operating system is tightly controlled by Apple itself, which also tightly controls the apps available in the Apple App Store. This control allows Apple devices to offer good security "out of the box," at the price of some user restrictions.

As CNBC properly states it, Purism is the only US manufacturer creating tech like our Librem 5 and Liberty smartphones. The Liberty phone has all the electronics manufactured in the United States of America at the Purism facility, the Liberty phone is one of the most advanced electronics coming out of the USA.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is the best Android phone when it comes to security. Google builds its phones to be secure from the start, and its monthly security patches guarantee you won't be left behind on future exploits.