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TL;DR The repairable revolution is gaining momentum, with Fairphone shipments surging 42% in 2025 and revenue climbing to €73.3 million.
A staggering 78% of Fairphone 6 buyers are first-time customers, proving the modular movement is rapidly outgrowing its niche origins.
Fairphone is proving the revolution is financially viable by turning its daily operations cash positive and halving its net losses while growing responsibly.
The dream of a truly sustainable, repairable, modular smartphone has long been a niche interest for tech enthusiasts. But according to new data from Fairphone’s 2025 Impact Report, that niche is surprisingly taking steps towards becoming the mainstream.
Despite the global smartphone market struggling to find its footing, Fairphone reports that its smartphone shipments surged by a staggering 42% in 2025, with the company delivering more than 145,000 units to customers. This increased demand drove total revenue to €73.3 million, up 35% from the same period in 2024.
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Interestingly, 78% of early Fairphone 6 buyers were first-time customers, indicating that the product ethos is resonating with a newer audience. The company is also reporting similarly high growth for audio sales (up 93%), accessories (up 51%), and even spare parts (up 29%).
Thanks to this success, Fairphone turned its daily business operations cash-positive and cut its overall net losses in half compared to the previous year. Even though the company isn’t yet fully profitable, it’s growing responsibly, which is impressive.
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