Fairphone (Gen. 6+) launched with 6.31-inch FHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED Screen, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, Modular Design, 6-Year Software Support

Fairphone has launched its latest modular smartphone designed, the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) for the Global Market, with a strong focus on repairability, sustainability, and long-term software support. The launch also represents the company’s first direct smartphone sale in the US.

Display and Design

The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) features a 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 1116 × 2484 pixel resolution and 431ppi pixel density. The panel supports an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 10Hz to 120Hz, along with HDR10 and 10-bit colour. Brightness reaches up to 1,400 nits in automatic mode, while the screen is protected by 0.7mm Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

Performance and Storage

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Storage can be expanded further through a microSD card with support for capacities of up to 2TB.

Camera Features

The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) comes with a dual-camera setup on the rear, headlined by a 50MP Sony LYTIA LYT-700C primary sensor with OIS and EIS. It is accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide camera, while selfies and video calls are handled by a 32MP Samsung KD1 front sensor.

• 50MP primary camera with f/1.88 aperture
• 2x in-sensor zoom and up to 10x digital zoom
• 13MP ultra-wide camera with a 120° field of view
• 32MP front camera
• RAW image capture
• 4K video recording at 30fps
• Slow-motion video recording up to 1080p at 120fps

Battery and Charging

The phone packs a removable 4,415mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging and up to 30W peak power. Fairphone rates it for up to 19 hours and 38 minutes of talk time, 17 hours and 59 minutes of web browsing, 14 hours and 57 minutes of video playback, and up to 521 hours of standby time.

The battery can reach 50% charge in around 30 minutes, 80% in 45 minutes, and a full 100% charge in approximately 85 minutes.

Software and Connectivity

The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) runs Android 16 and is promised six major Android upgrades, with software support extending through 2033. The software experience avoids preinstalled third-party applications apart from the Google suite and My Fairphone.

Fairphone’s Gallery app provides local storage for photos and videos, while the Fairphone Moments feature allows users to switch to a more minimalist phone experience.

Connectivity options include 5G with both NSA and SA support, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. The device supports one nano-SIM and one eSIM. Its USB Type-C port supports charging, data transfer, OTG, and digital audio.

Repairability and Sustainability

Repairability remains one of the key highlights of the Fairphone (Gen. 6+). The smartphone includes 12 user-replaceable components that can be swapped using just a single screwdriver. The battery, display, USB-C port, and back cover can each be replaced in under five minutes.

The device has received an A repairability rating and a 10/10 score from iFixit. Fairphone plans to make spare parts available through 2033.

• Removable back cover secured with screws
• 12 replaceable spare parts
• Battery, display, USB-C port, and back cover replaceable in under five minutes
• Repair-centre servicing available for microphones, side buttons, and fingerprint sensor

The smartphone carries an IP55 rating and has undergone MIL-STD 810H testing. Its durability testing includes a 1.5-metre drop test, 45 repeated drops from 1 metre, and more than 70,000 bend tests.

Materials and Environmental Impact

Fairphone says 51% of the device by weight is made from fair or recycled materials across 15 different materials. These include recycled aluminium, copper, steel, indium, magnesium, nickel, plastics, rare earth elements, tin, and zinc. The company also uses Fairmined tungsten and gold, while Fairmined credits are applied to gold, silver, and cobalt.

The estimated carbon footprint of the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is approximately 29.3kg CO₂e, excluding the SD card. Fairphone also describes the smartphone as 100% e-waste neutral.

The packaging uses 52.8% recycled paper and contains no plastic. Fairphone adds that the final assembly factory and three key suppliers participate in its Living Wage Bonus programme, through which more than $1.25 million has been paid since 2019.

Cobalt Blue and Fairphone’s Mining Initiatives

The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is offered in Cobalt Blue, alongside Forest Green and Horizon Black. The Cobalt Blue colourway highlights Fairphone’s ongoing focus on responsible cobalt sourcing and improving mining conditions.

• Fair Cobalt Alliance: Fairphone co-founded the FCA to help improve working conditions in artisanal cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Fair Cobalt Credits: The company introduced Fair Cobalt Credits and says it pays a premium for the cobalt used in its smartphones based on these credits.
• Fairphone’s Origins: The company began in 2010 as an awareness campaign focused on conflict minerals in consumer electronics before developing into a smartphone manufacturer.

The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) Specifications

Pricing and Availability

The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is priced at USD 649 (EUR 649 / Rs. 62,135 approx.) in the US. The smartphone comes fully unlocked and supports AT&T and T-Mobile networks. It is available through Fairphone.com and Amazon in Cobalt Blue, Forest Green, and Horizon Black colour options. The device is backed by a five-year warranty.

Fairphone is also introducing a range of accessories for US customers, including a protective case, flip case, cardholder, finger loop, lanyard, and screen protector.

Fairbuds 2 Coming in Q4

Fairphone has also announced the Fairbuds 2, its upcoming generation of modular wireless earbuds. The company plans to launch them in Q4, with further details expected to be revealed in October. The new earbuds are being developed with an emphasis on repairability while also aiming to deliver improved performance.