Fairphone introduces its first direct launch in the US with the repairable Gen 6+ smartphone, prioritising durability, repairability, and eco-conscious design in a market dominated by sealed, disposable devices.
Fairphone has brought its latest repairable smartphone to the United States, marking the company’s first direct American launch after years of limited access through third-party routes. According to TechCrunch and 9to5Google, the Fairphone Gen 6+ is now on sale in the US for $649, with support for T-Mobile and AT&T at launch. That makes it a notable arrival in a market where most phones remain tightly sealed, difficult to service and built around rapid replacement cycles.
The phone is an updated version of Fairphone’s 2025 model rather than a clean redesign. It uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 platform, pairs it with 12GB of RAM and offers 256GB of storage with microSD expansion. ITPro reported that the 6.31-inch OLED display runs at 120Hz, while the camera system includes a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 32-megapixel front camera. The battery is removable, a rare feature in modern smartphones, and the device also carries an IP55 rating.
What continues to distinguish Fairphone is not performance in the usual flagship sense, but serviceability. The company says 12 parts can be replaced with a single Torx screwdriver, with official spares sold separately. Ars Technica noted that Fairphone is also offering accessories and replacement components alongside the handset, reinforcing the idea that owners can keep the device in use for years rather than treat it as disposable. That approach is the opposite of the industry norm, where batteries, screens and ports are usually bonded into place.
There is also a software and sustainability angle. Android Central reported that Fairphone’s version developed with Murena runs /e/OS, an open-source, privacy-focused operating system, while the direct US model ships with Android 16 and Google services, according to Fairphone and TechCrunch. The company says software support extends to 2032 or 2033, depending on the configuration and market version cited by different outlets, and it backs the handset with a five-year warranty. Fairphone also says the device uses Fairtrade materials and carries a carbon footprint of about 30kg of CO2.
Pricing and positioning remain central to the pitch. This is still a mid-range phone, not a performance leader, and several reviewers noted that competing devices offer more raw power for the money. But the appeal is different: longevity, easier repairs and a lower environmental cost of ownership. In a US market where repairable smartphones are still unusual, Fairphone is asking buyers to value durability as a feature in itself.
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