Fairphone announces the Fairphone (Gen. 6) with 8-year updates and 5-year warranty

As we predicted, Fairphone has announced its latest sustainable, repairable and now modular phone. The Fairphone (Gen. 6) comes with a 5 year warranty, 8 years of software updates and a design that is even more durable and expandable with matching accessories.
Instead of Fairphone 6, Fairphone is calling the device; The Fairphone (Gen. 6). The new name should fit what Fairphone calls its "most advanced and competitive smartphone to date." With this, the Dutch Fairphone hopes to live up to its international ambitions.

At least the device looks a lot more modern with clean lines, little fuss and playful details. For example, the brightly colored button on the side immediately stands out. This is located above the power button and you activate Fairphone Moments with it. Slide it down and focus mode is activated so you are less disturbed by notifications or other distractions.
Integrated accessories
Fairphone releases matching accessories for the Fairphone Gen 6 that you can attach, or rather, screw onto the device. On the back of the device are two screws to remove the battery cover. In its place, you can insert a card holder that has room for 3 cards. There is also a protective cover with room for that same card holder so you can use both at the same time.

In addition to a protective case and card holder, there is a phone cord and finger loop that you can attach in a similar way. This makes the device partially modular and allows Fairphone to release future accessories as well.
Modernized hardware
In terms of hardware, Fairphone brings innovation with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor instead of a less powerful IoT chip we saw on the previous model. The screen has a smooth 120Hz display and the battery lasts for two days. Fairphone claims a half-charged battery in just 25 minutes. And should your battery need replacing, you can easily swap it out yourself.

This time the screen is protected by sturdier Gorilla Glass 7i. Durability remains paramount there you can replace up to 12 parts of the device yourself without fear of voiding your warranty. Which is exceptionally long at 5 years and you get software upgrades until 2032.
With Android or /e/OS
Fairphone delivers the Gen 6 with Android 15 or the Google-free /e/OS with 8+256GB of memory for a suggested retail price of €599 and €649, respectively. You can Choose between Cloud White, Horizon Black or matching Forest Green. The device should appear in stores any day now. If you don't want to wait for that, you can sign up for our reminder service by leaving your email below. You will then receive a one-time alert as soon as the device goes on sale.
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