Fara 1.5 27B

At the default Q4_K_M, 0 of 140 phones have enough estimated usable memory; 0 also reach 3+ tokens/s. On Mac, 46 of 54 exact configurations pass using that quant or a smaller tracked fallback.

Params
27B
Family
fara
Released
2026-07
Tags
vision · reasoning

Downloads & memory by quant

The download is only the weights — add KV cache and runtime to get what your phone actually needs. “Memory-fit” only means it can load; “usable” also requires an estimated 3+ tokens/s. Each row uses that row's quant. ★ = recommended.

QuantDownloadMemory neededPhone reality
Q2_K11.6 GB~14.7 GB4 memory-fit · 4 usable
Q3_K_M14.4 GB~17.6 GB3 memory-fit · 0 usable
IQ4_XS15.3 GB~18.6 GB3 memory-fit · 0 usable
Q4_016.1 GB~19.4 GB3 memory-fit · 0 usable
Q4_K_S16.5 GB~19.8 GB3 memory-fit · 0 usable
Q4_K_M17.5 GB~20.9 GB0 memory-fit
Q5_K_M20.5 GB~24 GB0 memory-fit
Q6_K23.2 GB~26.9 GB0 memory-fit
Q8_028.7 GB~32.6 GB0 memory-fit

Fara 1.5 27B at Q4_K_M on 140 phones

This table is fixed to the recommended Q4_K_M, on each phone's largest RAM option. Counts for smaller quants above will differ. All phones are shown, sorted by fit and estimated experience; tap one for the full report.

PhoneChip · RAMNeedsSpeedVerdict

~ = bandwidth-based estimate · ✓ = measured on real hardware

Fara 1.5 27B on 54 Mac configurations

Each Mac uses the recommended Q4_K_M at 4K context when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits. Each row links to the full report with a macOS-specific setup guide.

MacUnified memoryQuantWorking budgetNeedsEstimated speedVerdict

FAQ

How much RAM do I need to run Fara 1.5 27B on a phone?

At Q4_K_M, Fara 1.5 27B needs ~20.9GB of usable memory (weights + KV cache + runtime). In practice that means no current Android phone or no current iPhone — iOS lets a single app use less of its RAM than Android does.

How fast does Fara 1.5 27B run on a flagship phone?

It doesn't fit on any of the 140 phones we track at Q4_K_M — it needs ~20.9GB of usable memory.

Can an iPhone run Fara 1.5 27B?

Not really: the best iPhone we track (iPhone 16 Pro Max) has ~5.2GB usable, but Fara 1.5 27B needs 20.9GB at Q4_K_M.

What is the best quantization of Fara 1.5 27B for mobile?

Q4_K_M (17.5GB download) is the size/quality sweet spot of the 9 quants available. Total memory needed is ~20.9GB once the KV cache and runtime are counted — the download size alone understates it.

How many phones can run Fara 1.5 27B?

0 of the 140 phones we track have enough estimated usable memory at Q4_K_M; 0 also reach our usable-speed threshold of 3 tokens/s, and 0 run smoothly. Memory-fit alone does not mean a good experience.

Which Macs can run Fara 1.5 27B?

46 of the 54 exact Mac configurations we track have enough estimated working memory. Each Mac uses the recommended Q4_K_M when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits, and separates installed unified memory, the macOS reserve, and estimated speed.

What is Fara 1.5 27B good for on a phone?

It's tagged for vision, reasoning. At 27B parameters, it prioritizes answer quality over speed — expect slower decoding.

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