Fairphone Gen. 6 Complete Specifications Guide
Published date: January 2026
The new Fairphone Gen. 6 represents a significant step forward in sustainable smartphone technology, combining environmental responsibility with premium performance. Released in June 2025, this long-lasting and modular smartphone is designed to be the one that lasts longer than any other in the industry, without sacrifice.
Key Highlights of the Fairphone Gen. 6
The Fairphone Gen. 6 stands out as the world's most repairable smartphone, featuring a completely modular design that allows users to replace individual components with just a small screwdriver. This unique approach extends the phone's lifespan significantly compared to conventional smartphones (Apple, Samsung, Google etc.) and beyond its own industry-leading 5-year warranty.
Additionally, there is now Fairphone Moments which with the flick of the lime control button, puts the device into a slimmer and simpler mode for when life is too good or important to miss out on. Allowing you to customise what you let in and leave out.
Display Specs
- Screen size and type: 6.31-inch OLED display with vibrant colours and deep blacks for a premium handheld experience.
- Resolution: 1116 x 2484 pixels delivering sharp visuals with 431 pixels per inch, the same as Apple & Samsung’s flagship models.
- Refresh rate: Adaptive 10Hz to 120Hz that automatically adjusts to save battery during basic tasks while providing smooth scrolling for demanding applications.
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for improved drop protection and scratch resistance compared to previous generations.
Performance and Processing Power
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 providing competitive performance that leaps forward from the Fairphone 5. Suitable for smooth web browsing, social media, photography, and gaming.
- Memory: 8GB of RAM ensuring smooth multitasking and responsive app switching.
- Storage: 256GB of internal storage with plenty of space for apps, photos, and videos
- Expandable storage: Supports microSDXC cards for additional capacity when needed, all the way up to 2TB making this double Apple’s maximum storage.
New Sony Lytia 700c Camera System
- Main camera: 50MP Sony Lytia 700C lens designed for high-quality photos in various lighting conditions. Tip: Fairphone’s resident photographer thinks that shooting RAW in pro mode gets the most out of the camera system.
- Secondary camera: Ultrawide 13MP lens for additional wide-angle photography options.
- Modular design: Individual camera modules can be replaced if needed, extending the phone's lifespan with affordability and ease in mind.
Unique Battery and Charging
- Battery capacity: 4415mAh removable lithium-ion battery designed for all-day usage (up to 2 days)
- Replaceable design: Unlike most modern smartphones, users can easily replace the battery when it degrades over time or when you’re out and about to instantly double the charge.
- Charging: USB-C 2.0 charging for convenient power delivery
- OTG support: On-The-Go capability allows connection of external devices like USB drives, SD card readers, or audio amplifiers.
Software and Updates of at least 8 Years
The Fairphone Gen. 6 runs Android 15 out of the box and comes with a commitment to receive up to 8 major Android upgrades. This extended software support ensures the phone remains secure and up to date at least 8 years.
Build Quality, Robustness and Long-Lasting Design
- Dimensions: 73.3 x 156.5 x 9.6mm, balancing comfort in your hand and a suitable screen size to scroll.
- Weight: 193 grams providing a nice solid feel without being too heavy
- Durability: MIL-STD-810H compliance standards for resistance to high and low temperature extremes, humidity, and shock from drops.
Modular Makes it Repairable
- Replaceable parts: Twelve components including display, cameras, battery, speaker, and back panels that you can change in seconds.
- Tools required: Only a small screwdriver needed for all repairs, making it easy and affordable to swap individual parts.
- Repair philosophy: Goes against planned obsolescence that other tech providers use. Fairphone makes it easy to replace components instead of full phone replacement.
- User-friendly: No specialised tools or technical expertise required for most repairs, just a small screwdriver is needed.
Connectivity Features
- Dual SIM: Supports both nano-SIM and eSIM options for flexibility with multiple phone numbers or travel.
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n standards for reliable wireless internet connectivity.
- NFC: Near Field Communication for contactless payments and quick file transfers.
- Bluetooth: Standard 5.4 connectivity for wireless headphones, speakers, and other devices.
Available Colours
Fairphone Gen. 6 Colour options: Horizon Black, Cloud White, and Forest Green.
Modular Accessories to Personalise Your Experience
Elevate your Fairphone Gen. 6 and make it personal to you with the new range of modular accessories. With a small screwdriver you can fix-mount:
- Card holder – Store cards securely on the go and ditch your wallet.
- Finger loop – Hold your phone more comfortably and make drops a thing of the past.
- Lanyard – Ever need your hands in the air? Out of pocket convenience? A lanyard may be the way to go.
- Theres even flip and fixed shape cases available to protect your Fairphone further.
Explore Fairphone Gen. 6 accessories.
Availability and Release
- European release: June 25, 2025
- US availability: August 2025 through Fairphone’s partner Murena (only the de-Googled /e/OS version)
Interested in Fairphone?
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