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GSM Arena
3 days ago
- GSM Arena
Fairphone 6 official, gets expanded modular design with accessories
Fairphone announced its latest sustainable smartphone with the Fairphone 6 aka the Fairphone (Gen. 6). It brings a few notable upgrades over its predecessor including a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, a larger 4,415mAh battery and a new accessory system This is still a phone that's built to last. Fairphone 6 is as easy to repair as ever, with the company supplying spare parts and video tutorials on how to replace all of the key components. Fairphone 6 is E-waste neutral, assembled in factories with fair labor conditions and boasts an excellent repairability rating from the EU's new energy efficiency label. Fairphone is also offering a five-year warranty and eight years of software support. As for the specs, Fairphone 6 is built around a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED with FHD+ resolution and a 10-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and features 1,400 nits peak brightness and a 32MP front-facing camera. The smaller screen helped Fairphone 6 shed 19 grams of weight compared to Fairphone 5 and it's also shorter and narrower. Fairphone 6 is made from a matte composite body, and features IP55 ingress protection and is now drop resistant up to 1.5m. The new bits this year are the accessories which can attach to the back of the phone. You'll need to remove two screws and you can then attach a card holder, lanyard or finger loop. Also new for this year is the dedicated yellow switch on the side that turns on Moments – a digital detox mode where the UI turns monochrome and you have access to only five of your essential apps. Fairphone Moments key and UI Elsewhere Fairphone 6 gets a 50MP main cam armed with a 1/1.56' Sony Lytia 700C sensor and OIS alongside a 13MP ultrawide lens. There's a single RAM/storage trim with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB storage, which is now carrying UFS 3.1 speeds. Storage is expandable via the microSDXC slot. The new 4,415mAh battery supports 30W wired charging speeds. The software department is also interesting, as Fairphone 6 comes with two options. The 'regular' Fairphone 6 boots a near-stock Android 15, but you can also opt for the 'de-Googled' version running on /e/OS. The latter is still based on Android Open-Source Project (AOSP), but it omits Google apps and services for privacy-conscious users. Fairphone 6 comes in Cloud White, Forest Green, and Horizon Black colors. The regular Android 15 version is priced at €599 while the one with /e/OS starts at €649. Fairphone 6 • Fairphone 6 (/e/OS edition)
GSM Arena
21-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Know before you buy: starting today, EU's new labels shake up the smartphone market
20 June 2025 Mandatory labels on smartphones and tablets in the EU now let consumers compare their battery life, durability, and repairability ratings before purchase.
Phone Arena
20-06-2025
- Phone Arena
Fresh leak confirms Fairphone 6 comes with two-part backplate
Fairphone 6 is a true modular phone | Images credits: Beyond that, this is just a Receive the latest Android news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Fairphone 6 achieves Class A for repairability and durability | Image credit: Fairphone 6 is a rather compact device, which is why it sports a 6.31-inch LTPO-based P-OLED display with 1 to 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate. Due to the modular aspect of its chassis, Fairphone 6 is not waterproof, but it does feature IP55 certification, which makes it dust- and splash-resistant. One very important aspect about Fairphone 6 is that it achieved Class A for both repairability and durability. No confirmed release date is available yet, but rumor has it Fairphone 6 should be launched in Europe on June 25. The phone will be available for purchase for €550. Fairphone 6 is a rather compact device, which is why it sports a 6.31-inch LTPO-based P-OLED display with 1 to 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate. Due to the modular aspect of its chassis, Fairphone 6 is not waterproof, but it does feature IP55 certification, which makes it dust- and very important aspect about Fairphone 6 is that it achieved Class A for both repairability and durability. No confirmed release date is available yet, but rumor has it Fairphone 6 should be launched in Europe on June 25. The phone will be available for purchase for €550. Beyond that, this is just a mid-range phone just like the previous models. For example, Fairphone 6 is expected to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, coupled with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB of internal storage (expandable up to 2 TB via microSD slot).The 4,415 mAh battery might be rather small by today's standards, but Fairphone 6's advantage is that it can be easily replaced with a new one. It's also worth noting that the phone's battery supports 33W wired charging speeds. More importantly, Fairphone 6's battery is apparently rated for at least 1,000 charging cycles, while its life is claimed to be around 53 hours. Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free! Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area. Fairphone 6 is the next modular smartphone from the Dutch company with the same name. The device features the same rectangular form factor as its predecessors but adds a bit more customization into the the title says, Fairphone 6 was rumored to come with a two-part backplate , which owners can customize. New pictures showing the phone from all angles have been recently shared by , thus confirming what started as phone will be available in Horizon Black, Forest Green, and Cloud White, but the backplates will also be available separately so that customers can create different combinations. This is the Fairphone 6's 'shtick' and possibly one of its main selling points.
GSM Arena
20-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Know before you buy: starting today, EU's new labels shake up the smartphone market Comments
22 June 2025 Mandatory labels on smartphones and tablets in the EU now let consumers compare their battery life, durability, and repairability ratings before purchase.
The Verge
13-06-2025
- The Verge
iFixit's teardown for Samsung's super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge is
No edge for repairability. out now, and the phone got a provisional repairability score of five out of 10. Also, based on the video, you probably shouldn't twist this phone.
