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Sustainability in smartphones often comes off as a half-baked pledge—some recycled packaging or a repair tool tossed in. Fairphone, though, has been flipping that script for years, and the Fairphone 6, slated to drop on June 25, 2025, is ready to stretch those limits even further. Leaked pics and specs from WinFuture and other sources hint at a phone that doesn’t just focus on repairability but turns it into a hands-on, personalized adventure.
Modularity stays at the heart of Fairphone’s approach, and the Fairphone 6 amps it up with a fresh spin: a two-piece backplate. Unlike past models, this rear splits into a top section over the cameras and a bottom panel that lifts off with a few visible screws. This setup gives quick access to the 4,415mAh battery, which isn’t hot-swappable due to extra screws but isn’t glued shut—a rare win in today’s sealed-up devices. Beyond that, ten parts, like the 50MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide, 32MP selfie shooter, display, speaker, and USB-C port, are fair game for user swaps.
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Coming in Horizon Black, Cloud White, and Forest Green, the two-part backplate lets you mix and match hues for a custom look. Leaks tease add-ons like card slots, lanyards, and ring grips, taking cues from Nothing’s CMF Phone 1. It’s not just about mending your phone; it’s about making it your own. A sneaky slider switch in renders sparks curiosity—maybe a mute button or a custom trick—but its role stays a mystery, building hype for the big reveal.
The Fairphone 6 doesn’t chase flagship heavyweights, but it holds its own. Driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (boostable to 2TB with microSD), it handles daily tasks and decent gaming with ease. The 6.31-inch P-OLED LTPO screen offers a 2484×1116 resolution, a 120Hz adaptive refresh, and Gorilla Glass 7i protection, striking a balance between battery smarts and smooth visuals. Launching with Android 15, it’s locked in for up to eight years of updates, thanks to Google and Qualcomm’s long-term backing.
Battery life shines too. The 4,415mAh pack supports 33W fast charging, hitting 50% in about 20 minutes. It’s not the biggest capacity, but its swappable design lets you pop in a new one years later, stretching the phone’s life without leaning on power banks. The catch for this fix-friendly build is an IP55 rating, which shrugs off rain and dust but won’t handle a swim.
Fairphone digs into Fairtrade materials and pushes for better worker conditions, tackling the electronics world’s often shadowy supply chains. The Fairphone 6, boasting Class A repair and durability scores, steps up to that challenge. Priced at €549 (around $630), it’s €150 less than the Fairphone 5’s debut, opening this eco-friendly pick to more wallets.
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