Fairphone 6+ Hits U.S. Market With Focus on Repairability

Fairphone has officially launched the Fairphone 6+ in the U.S., marking the first time the Dutch company is selling its devices directly in the American market without modifications. According to TechCrunch, the smartphone starts at $649, while Ars Technica lists the price at $650.

Designed to combat the trend of non-repairable hardware, the Fairphone 6+ features a modular build with 12 replaceable components—including the display, cameras, and USB-C port—that can be swapped using a single T5 torx screwdriver. Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck stated the device was built from the ground up to be repaired and kept alive for many years. To support this longevity, the company provides a five-year warranty and software support through 2033, with Ars Technica reporting a promise of seven years of updates.

Under the hood, the device is a midrange Android 16 offering. TechCrunch reports it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor and 12GB of RAM. Other specifications include a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, a 4,415 mAh removable battery with 30 W fast-charging, and a 50-megapixel main Sony sensor.

Fairphone is emphasizing sustainability, noting that half the phone is made from recycled materials and the manufacturing carbon footprint has been reduced to 30 kg of CO2e per device. The phone is available in Horizon Black, Forest Green, and Cobalt Blue—the latter referencing ethical cobalt mining in Africa. The device is fully unlocked and supports AT&T and T-Mobile at launch.