Overview & Sustainability
The Fairphone 6, also known as Fairphone (Gen. 6), debuted on June 25, 2025. It continues Fairphone’s mission of creating ethically produced smartphones with minimal environmental impact. Over 50% of its materials are fair-trade or recycled, including cobalt and plastics. It holds a perfect iFixit repairability score of 10/10, featuring 12 easily replaceable components accessible with a single screwdriver—such as battery, camera modules, display, and more.
Design & Hardware
Fairphone has shrunk the size compared to its predecessor, now measuring 156.5 × 73.3 × 9.6 mm and weighing around 193 g. The device houses a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display with 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and up to 1400 nits peak brightness.
Specs include the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB storage, expandable via microSD up to 2 TB.
Battery & Performance
Equipped with a 4,415 mAh user-replaceable battery, the Fairphone 6 supports 33 W fast charging (50% in ~25 minutes). Usage is rated at up to 53 hours mixed use, though benchmarking suggests more modest active screen times (~8 hours).
Cameras
The Fairphone 6 has a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 13 MP ultra-wide, and a 32 MP selfie camera. There's also a Time-of-Flight (ToF) depth sensor. Photo performance is solid for casual use, though not class-leading daylight images are natural with decent detail; ultra-wide performs well, but daylight still trumps low-light shots.
Software & Longevity
The phone ships with Android 15 and promises 7 major Android updates and 8 years of security patches. There’s also support for Fairphone Moments—a distraction-free, minimalist mode
Pros & Cons
Strengths:
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Unmatched modular, user-friendly repairability
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Strong ethical sourcing and longevity focus
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Long-term software support (8 years)
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Clean, adaptive display; replaceable battery
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Solid everyday performance
Weaknesses:
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Camera quality lags behind top mid-range flagships
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Battery size modest compared to peers; endurance average
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Missing features like headphone jack, wireless charging
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IP55 rating—splash-resistant, not waterproof
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Pricing and availability vary by region; in the U.S., it's pricier and less supported.
Final Verdict
The Fairphone 6 stands out as a bold statement in sustainable tech. It offers a compelling blend of modularity, ethical material sourcing, and long-term value. While it compromises slightly on performance and camera prowess, it’s among the most future-proof and repair-friendly devices available. Ideal for users who value ethics, sustainability, and longevity over the flashiest specs.
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