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Fairphone (Gen. 6+)

Fairphone Gen. 6+ pairs a removable battery and repairable modules with 12 GB RAM, expandable storage, and Android or /e/OS options.

Released · First official release in any country

Global release: Released internationally; available in confirmed markets.

Fairphone announced immediate availability through its European and US stores on August 18, 2026. Other countries are not implied. Fairphone launch announcement, August 18, 2026 Checked .

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Display diagonal
6.31 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Battery capacity
4,415 mAh
Options
12 GB / 256 GB, Android12 GB / 256 GB, /e/OS
SKUs
9 SKUs across 2 regions See all
Colors
Cobalt Blue, Forest Green, Horizon Black

Is the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) right for you?

The Fairphone Gen. 6+ is for someone who plans to replace a worn battery or broken module instead of replacing the whole phone. Its removable 4415 mAh battery, manufacturer-sold spare parts, and microSD slot change that ownership decision more than its Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor does. Every verified edition pairs 12 GB RAM with 256 GB storage, so there is no higher internal-storage tier to pay for.

The Galaxy A57 5G is a useful alternative if your priority is water protection or a thinner body: it has IP68 protection, versus the Fairphone’s IP55, and measures 6.9 mm thick versus 9.6 mm. Fairphone instead offers a smaller 6.31-inch display and storage expansion up to 2 TB. Neither a larger battery capacity nor a higher refresh rate establishes better battery life; choose based on the features you need rather than treating those numbers as a result.

Its 50 MP main and 13 MP ultra-wide cameras cover two perspectives, but there is no dedicated telephoto. Consider the Galaxy S26 FE if optical zoom and wireless charging matter more than user-replaceable parts. US buyers also need to check their network before comparing prices: Fairphone supports AT&T and T-Mobile BYOD, with MVNO caveats, and excludes Verizon. A European SKU is not a substitute for that US compatibility check.

Fairphone advertises software support through 2033. Its Android store pages agree on six major upgrades but differ on whether their upgrade period ends in 2032 or 2033; no exact calendar end date is recorded here. The European /e/OS edition is a separate software choice, and its page repeats Android and Google-app wording that does not clearly establish a Murena-specific upgrade promise. Confirm that policy before choosing /e/OS for long-term support.

A good fit if

  • You want to replace the battery yourself and buy replacement modules directly from the manufacturer.
  • You keep large local media libraries and want microSD expansion rather than a more expensive internal-storage tier.
  • You want a smaller screen than the Galaxy A57 5G and accept a thicker body and IP55 protection.

Look elsewhere if

  • Choose the Galaxy A57 5G if IP68 immersion protection and a thinner body are higher priorities.
  • Consider the Galaxy S26 FE if you need a dedicated telephoto camera or wireless charging.
  • Use a phone your carrier supports if you rely on Verizon or a Verizon-network MVNO in the US.

Which configuration to choose

All verified Gen. 6+ versions have 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage in Cobalt Blue, Forest Green, or Horizon Black. The identifiers listed here are the manufacturer’s color-specific regional SKUs: F6FPHN-3…-EU1 for European Android stock, F6FPHN-3…-US1 for US Android stock, and MU-F6FPHN-3…-EU1 for the European /e/OS editions. Choose the intended sales region and operating system first; color does not change the recorded specifications. The US Android store lists $649.99 as a checked store price. European Android and /e/OS editions have separate regional pricing; they do not establish US prices for those editions. Buy /e/OS only after checking the apps you depend on and Murena’s support terms. In the US, check AT&T or T-Mobile activation and SIM restrictions before ordering; Verizon is unsupported. The older Gen. 6 was announced separately and has different processor and RAM specifications, so do not confuse it with the Gen. 6+.

Full specifications

Covers every recorded configuration. When a value varies by configuration, the SKUs it applies to are listed under it.

Design

Width
73.28 mm
Height
156.57 mm
Depth
9.6 mm
Weight
193 g

Display

Panel type
LTPO AMOLED, adaptive 10–120 Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
Resolution width
1,116 px
Resolution height
2,484 px
Display diagonal
6.31 in
Refresh rate
120 Hz

Cameras

Main camera resolution
50 MP
Front camera resolution
32 MP
Camera configuration / limitations
50 MP main with OIS and a 13 MP ultra-wide; 32 MP front camera. No dedicated telephoto. The main camera offers 2x in-sensor and up to 10x digital zoom; video up to 4K at 30 fps.

Battery

Maximum wired charging
30 W
Charging conditions
The specification table lists 27W charging with a 30W peak, supporting USB PD, PPS, and Quick Charge. Wireless charging is not supported. Fairphone gives different time-to-50% figures in its detailed table and marketing section, so no charging-time claim is used here.
Battery capacity
4,415 mAh

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Supported
Connectivity
5G sub-6, LTE, nano-SIM and eSIM; no mmWave. US carrier and eSIM restrictions apply. USB 2.0 with OTG.

Software

Security support end date
Not confirmed
Operating system
  • Android 16 at launch; Android-based /e/OS by Murena also sold in EuropeF6FPHN-3BL-EU1, F6FPHN-3GR-EU1, F6FPHN-3ZW-EU1, F6FPHN-3BL-US1, F6FPHN-3GR-US1, F6FPHN-3ZW-US1
  • /e/OS by Murena (Android-based; exact launch version not confirmed)MU-F6FPHN-3BL-EU1, MU-F6FPHN-3GR-EU1, MU-F6FPHN-3ZW-EU1
Update commitment
Fairphone advertises software support through 2033 and six major Android upgrades for the standard Android edition. Its European Android table says upgrades until 2033, while its US and /e/OS tables say until 2032. The exact end date and a separate /e/OS upgrade commitment are not confirmed; the Android promise is not assumed to apply to /e/OS.

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4

Durability

Water resistance
IP55 (splash and dust resistance; not an immersion rating)

Configuration

Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB

Configurations & colors

  • Cobalt Blue
  • Forest Green
  • Horizon Black

Match the regional SKUs to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.

Region and SKUConfigurationConfirmed marketsColors
EuropeF6FPHN-3BL-EU112 GB / 256 GB, AndroidAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United KingdomCobalt Blue
EuropeF6FPHN-3GR-EU112 GB / 256 GB, AndroidAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United KingdomForest Green
EuropeF6FPHN-3ZW-EU112 GB / 256 GB, AndroidAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United KingdomHorizon Black
United StatesF6FPHN-3BL-US112 GB / 256 GB, AndroidUnited StatesCobalt Blue
United StatesF6FPHN-3GR-US112 GB / 256 GB, AndroidUnited StatesForest Green
United StatesF6FPHN-3ZW-US112 GB / 256 GB, AndroidUnited StatesHorizon Black
EuropeMU-F6FPHN-3BL-EU112 GB / 256 GB, /e/OSAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United KingdomCobalt Blue
EuropeMU-F6FPHN-3GR-EU112 GB / 256 GB, /e/OSAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United KingdomForest Green
EuropeMU-F6FPHN-3ZW-EU112 GB / 256 GB, /e/OSAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United KingdomHorizon Black

Software

Software support: Fairphone advertises software support through 2033 and six major Android upgrades for the standard Android edition. Its European Android table says upgrades until 2033, while its US and /e/OS tables say until 2032. The exact end date and a separate /e/OS upgrade commitment are not confirmed; the Android promise is not assumed to apply to /e/OS.

Source-backed strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • 4415 mAh user-removable battery and a modular design with manufacturer-sold replacement parts.
  • 256 GB storage with microSD expansion up to 2 TB.
  • 12 GB RAM in every verified Gen. 6+ configuration, with a 6.31-inch adaptive 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED display.

Limitations

  • IP55 does not provide the immersion protection of the Galaxy A57 5G’s IP68 rating.
  • No wireless charging or dedicated telephoto camera; USB data transfer is limited to USB 2.0.
  • US carrier support excludes Verizon and its MVNOs; T-Mobile eSIM is not supported.

Pricing

$649.99 · United States · store price · Checked 2026-10-05 · Source

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