Fairphone Launches $649 6+ in US With 12GB RAM and 10/10 Repairability
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Updated · The Guardian · Aug 24
Fairphone Launches $649 6+ in US With 12GB RAM and 10/10 Repairability
2 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Aug 24
Summary
$649 Fairphone 6+ marks the company’s first direct US launch, adding 12GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 while keeping the same modular, home-repairable design.
6% to 10% faster performance is the main upgrade over the Fairphone 6, but the phone remains firmly mid-range, with roughly 1.5 days of battery life and cameras that are decent rather than class-leading.
51% recycled or ethically sourced materials and 12 replaceable modules underpin the sustainability pitch; iFixit gave it 10/10 for repairability, and replacement parts include a £34.20 battery and £77 screen.
£569 in the UK and $649.99 in the US also puts the 6+ against the £499 Pixel 10a and £599 iPhone 17e, making it a niche choice for buyers who value ethics and repairability over top-end performance.