Murena Smartphones

Beginner

Murena 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

Hardware purchase (complete smartphone). Migration difficulty : Easy (2/5)

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.

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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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