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Fairphone's latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650
Ars Technica • • general
Key Points:
- Dutch company Fairphone has launched the Fairphone Gen 6+ in the US, offering a fully repairable smartphone with a removable battery and a full line of replacement parts and accessories to extend device longevity.
- The Fairphone Gen 6+ focuses on sustainability and ethical manufacturing, using 50% recycled materials, supporting fair wages, and featuring a new "Cobalt Blue" color highlighting ethical cobalt mining efforts.
- Specs include a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage plus microSD slot, a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display, and a 4415 mAh removable battery with 30W wired charging, priced at $650.
- The phone runs standard Android 16 with Google services and promises seven years of software updates, differing from previous US imports that used de-Googled operating systems.
- Its modular design allows easy repairs using a single T5 torx screwdriver to replace components like the battery, cameras, and screen, though it has a limited IP55 water resistance rating; the phone is unlocked and supports major US carriers.
