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Fairphone 6+ review: the most repairable, ethical phone gets faster
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TL;DR
- The Fairphone 6+ features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip and 12GB of RAM, offering a modest performance increase.
- It retains the modular design and repairability of its predecessor, using 51% recycled or ethically sourced materials.
- The phone is now available directly in the US, alongside its European markets.
- Users can choose between Android 16 or the privacy-focused /e/OS.
- While camera, battery, and screen are decent, they are not class-leading for the price point.
- It is highly repairable, with components like the battery and screen available for home replacement.