GoKawiilBottom line: Dutch electronics maker Fairphone is now selling the latest version of its namesake smartphone in the US. The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) features a dozen user-replaceable components and guaranteed software updates through at least 2033 for a price that seems… well, fair.
The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is billed as the company's first device to feature 12GB of RAM, and comes at a time when manufacturers are more conscious than ever about the amount of memory they are stuffing into their devices due to AI-driven shortages. The handset is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, which drives a 6.3-inch, 120Hz OLED display, and is paired with 256GB of local storage.
Other noteworthy features include a trio of cameras comprised of a 50MP main with 10x digital zoom, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens with a 120-degree field of view, and a 32MP front-facing camera with autofocus. Battery life is rated at up to 22 hours of music playback / 18 hours of video playback thanks to a 4,415mAh battery pack. With fast charging, you can get up to a 50% charge in about 20 minutes.
The handset ships with Android 16 and promises at least six major updates.
The phone's key selling point, however, is its modular design and repairability. A single T5 Trox screwdriver is all that's needed to replace up to 12 different components including the battery, display, camera units, USB-C charging port, and earpiece. Replacement parts are reasonably priced, too – the battery, for example, is less than $40 and a new screen costs just $89.95.
Fairphone's latest comes backed by a five-year warranty and carries an IP55 rating against the elements. Pricing is set at $649.99, and it's shipping now in your choice of blue, black, or green colorways. Considering flagship foldables have pushed premium handset pricing beyond the $2,000 mark, $650 now feels about right for a mid-range phone and perhaps even somewhat of a value for a repairable device that has the potential to afford several years of service.
Standard delivery is set at 2-6 days, and there's even a 14-day free trial period to make sure the device is right for you.