Fairphone 6 Plus now available in US for $650

# Fairphone Brings Repairable Smartphone to U.S. With a Focus on Longer Device Life

Fairphone is taking a different approach to the U.S. smartphone market, betting that consumers may prefer a phone they can repair and keep for years rather than replace whenever the battery weakens or the screen breaks. The Dutch electronics company has launched its latest device, the Fairphone 6 Plus, in the United States for $650.

The Android 16-powered smartphone is compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile networks and comes in cobalt blue, horizon black and forest green. While the new model does not represent a major redesign from the previous Fairphone 6, its biggest selling point is not raw performance but repairability and sustainability.

The Fairphone 6 Plus is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor and features 12GB of RAM, an upgrade from the 8GB offered in the previous model. It also retains a 6.31-inch OLED display, a 50MP main camera and 256GB of storage.

What sets the phone apart is the ability to replace key components without sending the device to a specialized repair center. Fairphone says users can replace 12 different parts using a standard screwdriver, including the screen, battery, cameras and SIM tray. This means a damaged component does not necessarily require replacing the entire smartphone.

The company is also promising long-term support. The Fairphone 6 Plus comes with a five-year warranty, while software updates are expected to continue through 2033. That extended lifespan is central to Fairphone’s strategy as consumers and regulators increasingly focus on electronic waste and the right to repair.

Sustainability is another major part of the company’s pitch. Fairphone says it is 100% e-waste neutral and uses recycled or fairly sourced materials in its devices. The company’s philosophy contrasts with many mainstream smartphones, where tightly integrated components can make repairs more complicated and expensive.

For consumers, the difference could become particularly noticeable when batteries begin to deteriorate or displays are damaged. Instead of paying for costly repairs or purchasing a replacement device, Fairphone owners can replace individual components themselves.

The launch also comes as right-to-repair advocates continue pushing for easier access to replacement parts, repair information and user-serviceable electronics in the United States. Fairphone’s expansion into the American market could therefore test whether sustainability and repairability can become meaningful selling points in a smartphone industry largely built around frequent upgrades.

The Fairphone 6 Plus may not challenge premium smartphones purely on specifications, but the company is targeting consumers with a different promise: a smartphone designed to stay useful rather than become disposable. If that approach gains traction in the U.S., Fairphone could help push the industry toward longer-lasting and more repair-friendly devices.