Fairphone 6+ review: the most repairable, ethical phone gets faster
Summary
The Fairphone 6+ is an updated version of Fairphone’s ethical and repairable Android smartphone, with a faster processor and more memory. It keeps its focus on sustainability with recycled or ethically sourced materials and is now also available for sale in the US.Key Facts
- The Fairphone 6+ uses 51% recycled or ethically sourced materials.
- It is fully repairable at home using a single screwdriver included in the box.
- The phone now sells in the US for the first time, priced at about $650.
- It features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, about 6-10% faster than the previous model.
- The device has 12GB of RAM, an increase from the prior model.
- Battery lasts about 1.5 days with moderate use and charges to 50% in under 30 minutes.
- The camera has a 50MP main lens and a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, with improved software for better photo quality.
- The phone runs Android 16 and will get updates until at least 2033.
- Fairphone offers a minimalist interface called “Moments” for fewer distractions.
- An option is available with a privacy-focused, open-source version of Android instead of Google’s.
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