US.Fairphone is offering their
256GB The Fairphone Gen 6+ 6.31" OLED 12GB RAM Smartphone (various colors) for
$649.99. Shipping is $6.99 (
via USPS Ground).
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Note, ensure you select your choice of colorway before adding to cart
Top Highlights- Modular Design for Quick Repairs
- Open up your Fairphone with a T5 Torx screwdriver and swap parts by yourself
- 12 Affordable Spare Parts
- Pay less for spare parts while avoiding device downtime and service charges
- Five-Year Warranty
- Enjoy industry-leading warranty coverage, giving you extra peace of mind
- Software support till 2033
- Get over-the-air security updates and OS upgrades that ensure optimal performance
Specs/Key Features- Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm QC7635PRO
- 6.31" 1116x2484 LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Fully Laminated Touch Display w/ 50MP Main Camera/Ultra-Wide 13MP Camera/Front Camera 32MP
- 256GB UFS 3.1 Internal Storage w/ MicroSD Up to 2TB Expansion
- 12GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Adreno 810 (940MHz) GPU
- WiFi 6E w/ Bluetooth 5.4 + LE
- 4415mAh User-Removable Lithium Ion Battery (Wireless Charging Not Supported)
- IP55 Water Resistant/Military Grade
- Android 16 w/ Google Gemini (w/ No Preinstalled Third-Party Apps)
Top Comments
Battery
$39.95
Display
$89.95
Main camera
$69.95
Ultra-wide camera
$44.95
Selfie camera
$34.95
Top unit
$39.95
Earpiece
$19.95
USB-C port
$19.95
Top back cover
$9.95
Bottom back cover
$14.95
SIM tray
$7.95
Community Reviews
The Fairphone Gen 6+ stands out as a repairable, sustainability focused smartphone with expandable storage, a user replaceable battery, and inexpensive spare parts that make long term ownership easier. The modular design and five year warranty add to the appeal, especially for light everyday use, talk, text, and other non gaming tasks. The main knocks are the midrange Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 4400 mAh battery, and several spec limits like USB 2.0, 4K video at 30 fps, and no telephoto lens. US compatibility is also a concern, especially missing Band 14 and possible carrier feature gaps, so it fits best if repairability matters more than flagship specs.
Common Questions (5)
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and 4400mAh battery are viewed as mid-range for the price, with several comments calling the hardware weak or "pretty meh" at $650. The value case is mainly repairability and long-term ownership, not flagship performance.
AT&T customers and AT&T-based MVNO users should avoid it because Band 14 is not supported, and RCS messaging also won't work. T-Mobile Wi‑Fi calling is uncertain, and one shopper specifically asked whether all T-Mobile bands are included.
The phone is designed for user-replaceable parts, including the battery, display, cameras, USB-C port, back covers, SIM tray, and top unit. Replacement parts are priced individually, with examples like a $39.95 battery, $89.95 display, and $19.95 USB-C port.
It is described as a moderately powered phone that is probably not suitable for intense Android gaming. It fits better for talk, text, and other everyday use than for flagship-level performance.
Yes. The back camera setup includes a non-telephoto third ring, 4K video is limited to 30 fps, and one comment says camera quality is not a strength overall even though the front camera is decent.
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Fairphone 6 Durability Test
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The repairability concept is great, but the hardware is something to keep in mind if you want to use the primary function of it - long term repairability. By 2030, an 888 style CPU may be pretty outdated.
Planned obsolescence, combined with the fact that it's getting more and more difficult to repair your own stuff.
Not having a band 14 is a deal breaker for me. As well as the price.
While actually not a SD, it has been informative.
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nvm, 3d depth sensor
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Only if people actually buy this phone
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