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When comparing Librem 5 vs GEMINI PDA, the Slant community recommends Librem 5 for most people. In the question“What are the best phones with expandable storage around $600?” Librem 5 is ranked 1st while GEMINI PDA is ranked 8th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Multiple graphical environments will be supported (KDE, GNOME...)
Pro Purism designs their own motherboards
They are an SPC now. the goal is open source hardware and software including the BIOS (coreboot). The screen is 5.7 inches now, not 5 inches.
Pro Supports other Operating systems
There are other Operating Systems available like: SailfishOS or Debian.
Pro Has a physical keyboard
It has a physical keyboard so it can be used as a very portable net/notebook alternative.
Cons
Con Expensive
As you compare the specs with other smartphones.
Con Not available
Shipping starts in April 2019.
Con Hardware is not open as advertised
The freescale i.MX is a proprietary microcontroller so no open hardware here.
Con Battery
Makes it a useless phone.