Murena Smartphones
BeginnerMurena Smartphones is a solid option in the Ethical Smartphones category. Pre-installed deGoogled smartphones running /e/OS. 2025 lineup: Murena Fairphone 6, CMF Phone 1, SHIFTphone 8.
Information verified on July 22, 2026
Description
Murena sells smartphones pre-installed with /e/OS, the Android fork without Google services. No need to flash anything: you buy a ready-to-use phone. The 2025 lineup includes the Murena Fairphone 6 (modular, repairable, €599), the CMF Phone 1 (affordable entry-level) and the SHIFTphone 8 (German sustainable brand). Each model includes Murena Cloud for syncing contacts, calendars and files.
Key features
- Preinstalled /e/OS
- 1 year free Murena cloud
- Repairable
- 4-year support
- Murena 2 at about €499
- Ethical alternative
Strengths
- + Ships degoogled, ready to use out of the box
- + No technical setup required
- + Murena cloud services included
Weaknesses
- − Hardware specs below flagship level
- − Higher price for mid-range performance
Recommended for
- Non-technical users wanting a degoogled phone
- People who don't want to install a custom ROM themselves
Comparison
The simplest way to get a deGoogled phone without installing anything yourself. More expensive than a Pixel running GrapheneOS, but zero technical setup.
This topic is chapter 12 of my book
It answers these questions, among others:
- clean up your Android, switch systems or simplify: which path is yours?
- which phone for the kids, without Google services or Family Link?
- and which phone do I actually use, after all this?
Forthcoming 22/10/2026 from Éditions Eyrolles
Frequently asked questions
How much does Murena Smartphones cost?
Hardware purchase (complete smartphone).
Is migrating to Murena Smartphones difficult?
Estimated difficulty: Easy (2/5). Standard Android migration but Google-dependent apps won't work. Plan usage relearning. Average performance.
Who is Murena Smartphones for?
You want a degoogled Android phone ready to use. A turnkey alternative to the Fairphone.
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