PinePhone Pro Hardware Wish List

[u20200719]

The PinePhone being an open source option to break free from the Apple/Google duopoly is what I've been waiting on for a long time now.  The potential and freedom this platform demonstrates got me to thinking about a more performant version.

My initial list:
SoC: (ARM/Risc-V) Octo Core SoC with ?? GPU TDP ?? watts (ideally PicoRio RISC-V type SoC)
RAM size, speed, type: 4GB
Display: ??
Onboard storage (NVMe): 64GB
Cellular modem: Worldwide bands major providers
WiFi: 802.11ax
Bluetooth: 5
GNSS module: ??
Rear camera MP: 12 wide
Front camera MP: 6
Extra sensors: ?
Extra radios: NFC
Extra switches: NFC
Extra busses: PCIe
Battery form-factor: ??

BOM cost <= $250
Open firmware, or at least a friendly company that is responsive and maintains support.
Manufacturing, sourcing, recycling, and repair goals similar to the Fairphone.
Total cost <= 500


I'd like to pull together a BOM with costs, openness, etc. to see what the off the shelf options are today.  I'd like to see other ideas around what hardware, requirements, and constraints others are interested in.

[bcnaz]

Interesting,

I would like to see that with an isolated GPS module, so you could run your operating system with the cellular completely turned off.
  AND it would stay isolated from the cell modem even if it was turned on.
   NO 5g  they can pin point your location without gps, just your cell signal.!

Another would be the ability to receive text as pages with receive only, BUT that probably would not be possible as per carrier non conformance.?

[incyi]

4GB ramm for pro ? You mean 6 or 8GB.

Price ?
Current pinephone 200$
Pinephone semi-pro 500$
Pinephone pro 1000$


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[u20200719]

4GB seemed to be right to include CPUs that are limited by that amount and keep the BOM cost low for the CPU/RAM.

I like the semi-pro/pro that makes a lot of sense. Sadly the mainstream buyers in the pro price range will buy and Apple/Google phone due to the diffusion of innovations theory. Plus that's a lot of money for most people in the world outside Silicon Valley. Truthfully, a Linux phone is really for techies and security conscience users. I'd guess it's going to be a really similar comparison to desktop users Linux/Windows/MacOS.