Fairphone's latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650
Summary
Fairphone has released the Fairphone Gen 6+ in the US, a smartphone designed to be easily repaired by users. The phone costs $650, supports 5G, runs Android 16, and offers 12 user-replaceable parts to help extend its life.Key Facts
- The Fairphone Gen 6+ can be opened and repaired using just one screwdriver.
- It has a removable 4415 mAh battery, which is rare in modern phones.
- The phone uses a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, plus a microSD slot.
- Half of the phone’s materials are recycled, and it supports ethical cobalt mining efforts in Africa.
- It comes with a 6.31-inch OLED display and cameras including a 50 MP main sensor.
- The phone runs the standard Android 16 operating system with Google services.
- Fairphone guarantees seven years of software updates.
- It is fully unlocked and compatible with US carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T.
- The company sells replacement parts ranging from $8 to $90 and offers accessories such as cases and alternative back panels.
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