Update, July 18, 2025 (04:40 PM ET): We have just heard back from Fairphone in response to our inquiry. In a statement, the company explains:
Fairphone and Murena have a strong, proud partnership that offers many users around the world a secure, sustainable, and modular smartphone alternative – with a clear focus on longevity and lasting value. We’re committed to delivering operating systems that meet market-standard security expectations. While we respect that there are different approaches to mobile security, ours is rooted in following recognized standards like Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) and in pushing the industry forward by raising the bar on longevity.
Original article, July 18, 2025 (04:36 AM ET): The Fairphone Gen 6 is one of the best Android phones to get if you want a repairable and sustainable smartphone experience. The device is also coming to the US with the Google-free /e/OS software instead of the conventional Android OS. However, it seems like you should think twice about getting this variant if you care about security.