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Fairphone 6: Repairable, Ethical, Mid-Range Marvel
4 Feb
Summary
- Fairphone 6 offers modularity and repairability at £499.
- It features a 6.3in 120Hz OLED screen and Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.
- The phone promises software support until 2033 with a five-year warranty.
The Dutch brand Fairphone has launched its sixth-generation Android smartphone, the Fairphone 6, prioritizing sustainability and user repairability at a more accessible price point of £499. This model features a modern 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED screen and a recycled plastic body, available in off-white, green, or black.
Internally, the Fairphone 6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, offering sufficient performance for everyday tasks and light gaming, alongside 256GB of storage expandable via a microSD card slot. Its modular design allows for easy replacement of components like the battery and screen, with iFixit awarding it a perfect repairability score.
Fairphone commits to long-term support, offering updates until 2033, approximately a year longer than many mainstream competitors, and includes a five-year warranty. The handset runs either standard Android 15 or the privacy-focused /e/OS, deliberately omitting extensive AI features found in other devices.
While the camera system is improved over previous Fairphone models, it performs adequately in good lighting but struggles in challenging conditions. The phone's design includes some ergonomic issues, such as the placement of volume buttons. Despite these minor drawbacks, the Fairphone 6 represents the company's most refined and least compromised device to date, blending ethical manufacturing with capable mid-range technology.
