Engineering:Fairphone 6
| Developer | Fairphone |
|---|---|
| First released | Fairphone 6: 25 June 2025 Fairphone 6+: 18 August 2026 |
| Predecessor | Fairphone 5 |
| Dimensions | 156.5 mm × 73.3 mm × 9.6 mm (6.16 in × 2.89 in × 0.38 in) |
| Mass | 193 g (6.8 oz) |
| Operating system | Fairphone 6: Android 15 Fairphone 6+: Android 16 |
| System on chip | Fairphone 6: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Fairphone 6+: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| GPU | Adreno 810 |
| Memory | Fairphone 6: 8 GB Fairphone 6+: 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Removable storage | Micro SD up to 2 TB |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4415 mAh |
| Charging | 30 W fast charging |
| Display | 120 Hz 6.31" OLED FHD+ display with 1116 x 2484 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~431 ppi density) |
| Connectivity |
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| Website | Fairphone Gen 6 Fairphone Gen 6+ |
Fairphone 6 is a smartphone designed and marketed by Fairphone, following its Fairphone 5.[1] It was announced as "The Fairphone (Gen. 6)"[2] on 25 June 2025.[3] The phone was originally only available in Europe for €599[4], however in October 2025 it was officially made available in the US for $899 through /e/OS creator Murena.[5] The phone comes with 5 years of warranty and 8 years of updates.[4]
Specifications
Fairphone 6 is a modular smartphone, making it easily repairable and customisable by the user. It supports 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and has a 4,415 mAh user-replaceable battery. The phone is sold with 256 GB of storage and 8 GB RAM. It has a 50 MP camera with optical image stabilisation and a 13 MP ultra-wide lens, and an IP55 rating.[6][7] There are black, green, and white colour options.[8]
The phone ships with Android 15, with e/OS being available when the phone is purchased through the company website. Users can also switch to other operating systems.
Fairphone 6+
On 18 August 2026, a refreshed variant known as the Fairphone 6+ was released, marketed as the "The Fairphone (Gen. 6+)".[9] It ships with Android 16; other changes include a new processor (Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 from the 7s Gen 3), a boost in RAM capacity to 12 GB from 8 GB, and a new "Cobalt Blue" color option. This is the first Fairphone officially available in the United States.[10]
References
- ↑ "Fairphone 6 wordt 25 juni 2025 aangekondigd" (in nl). https://www.nieuwemobiel.nl/061607/25004/Fairphone-6-wordt-25-juni-2025-aangekondigd.html.
- ↑ "The Fairphone (Gen. 6): A smartphone that is fairer in every way". 27 June 2025. https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/06/27/the-fairphone-gen-6-most-sustainable-phone/.
- ↑ "Switch to the new Fairphone (Gen. 6)". 25 June 2025. https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/06/25/switch-to-the-new-fairphone-gen-6/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Upadhyay, Rishaj (2025-06-25). "Fairphone 6 Launches With 5-Year Warranty & 8 Years of Updates" (in en-US). https://www.androidheadlines.com/2025/06/fairphone-6-launches-specs-price-support.html.
- ↑ "The sustainable, repairable Fairphone 6 is now available in the US for $899" (in en). 2025-10-30. https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/the-sustainable-repairable-fairphone-6-is-now-available-in-the-us-for-usd899.
- ↑ "Fairphone 6 official, gets expanded modular design with accessories". https://www.gsmarena.com/fairphone_6_gets_updated_specs_and_expanded_modular_design_with_accessories-news-68393.php.
- ↑ Bhatia, Sanuj (June 25, 2025). "This ultra-repairable phone now comes with a fully de-Googled Android OS". https://www.androidpolice.com/fairphone-6-launch-official/.
- ↑ Liszewski, Andrew (June 25, 2025). "The smaller Fairphone 6 introduces swappable accessories". https://www.theverge.com/news/692248/fairphone-6-smartphone-repairable-modular-accessories-murena.
- ↑ "The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is all about giving you more". 18 August 2026. https://www.fairphone.com/stories/the-fairphone-gen-6-is-all-about-giving-you-more.
- ↑ Whitwam, Ryan (4 September 2026). "Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+". https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/nearly-impossible-how-fairphone-built-the-ethical-repairable-fairphone-gen-6/.
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