Fairphone Gen 6+ official specs, price and support through 2033

What happened

Fairphone has expanded its sixth-generation lineup with the Fairphone Gen 6+, a €649 model that focuses its upgrades on performance and memory rather than replacing the repairable platform. The new version uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, compared with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 8GB configuration of the standard Gen 6. Fairphone also adds an exclusive Cobalt Blue finish alongside Forest Green and Horizon Black.

The rest of the package remains deliberately familiar: a compact 6.31-inch OLED display, removable 4415mAh battery, expandable storage, modular construction and long-term software support. That approach makes the Gen 6+ an incremental performance option for buyers who already value repairability and ownership longevity.

Key specifications

The 6.31-inch fully laminated LTPO AMOLED panel has a 1116 × 2484 resolution, 431ppi density and an adaptive 10–120Hz refresh rate. Fairphone lists up to 1400 nits of automatic brightness, HDR10 support and Gorilla Glass 7i. The phone measures 156.57 × 73.28 × 9.6mm and weighs 193g.

Inside, the 4nm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. A microSD card can expand storage by up to 2TB, an increasingly uncommon option in this segment. The official page does not present the Gen 6+ as a gaming flagship; the practical upgrade is extra headroom for multitasking and longer-term app demands. Readers comparing performance-focused alternatives can also see our Realme GT 8 Pro specifications guide.

Camera, battery and charging

The rear camera system combines a 50MP Sony LYT-700C main sensor with optical and electronic stabilization and a 13MP autofocus ultrawide camera. Both rear cameras can record 4K video at 30fps. The 32MP front camera supports autofocus and video up to 2K at 30fps. These are published specifications, not a hands-on camera assessment, so real-world image quality still needs independent testing.

Power comes from a 4415mAh user-removable battery. Fairphone quotes up to two days of use, though actual endurance will vary with signal, refresh rate and workload. Wired charging is rated at 27W with a 30W peak and supports USB Power Delivery and PPS. Wireless charging is not supported. The replaceable battery is the more distinctive feature: owners can swap a worn pack instead of replacing the entire phone. For another specialist device built around unusual hardware priorities, see the Ulefone Armor 29 Pro Thermal specifications.

Repairability and durability

Fairphone assigns the Gen 6+ an A repairability index and lists 12 user-replaceable spare parts. The battery, display, USB-C port and back cover are designed to be changed in under five minutes with the appropriate part and a Torx T5 screwdriver. Spare-parts availability is promised through 2033. This does not make every repair risk-free, but it gives owners a clearer route to extending the phone’s useful life than sealed designs typically offer.

The phone carries IP55 dust and splash resistance rather than the deeper water-resistance ratings found on many premium flagships. Fairphone also cites MIL-STD-810H testing at 1.5 metres and repeated one-metre drops. Those ratings are useful durability indicators, not permission to treat the phone as indestructible. A five-year warranty complements the physical repair program.

Software and connectivity

The Fairphone Gen 6+ ships with Android 16. Fairphone promises six major Android upgrades and over-the-air support through 2033. Long support matters most when replacement parts remain available, because software and hardware longevity reinforce each other. The company says the default software avoids third-party preloads beyond Google’s suite and the My Fairphone app.

Connectivity includes sub-6GHz 5G in standalone and non-standalone modes, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 LE, NFC and multi-system satellite positioning. Dual-SIM operation combines one nano-SIM with one eSIM, although only one line can use 5G at a time. The USB-C port operates at USB 2.0 speeds, and there is no 3.5mm headphone jack. If Android-version support is a priority, our NUU X10 5G Android 16 overview provides another point of reference.

Price and availability

Fairphone lists the Gen 6+ at €649, which is €50 above the standard Gen 6. That premium buys the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 12GB rather than 8GB of RAM, and the exclusive Cobalt Blue color option. Core components—including the display, cameras, battery, storage capacity, repair system and support horizon—are otherwise shared according to Fairphone’s comparison.

Availability, taxes, shipping and warranty handling can differ by country, so buyers should confirm the current regional store before ordering. The clearest value case is for someone planning to keep the phone for several years and make use of replaceable parts. Buyers who replace phones frequently may find the modest performance uplift less compelling than Fairphone’s longevity benefits.

Why it matters

Most annual phone upgrades pair small specification changes with a fully new device cycle. The Gen 6+ takes a different route: it gives the existing repairable platform more memory and a newer processor while preserving part compatibility and a long support commitment. The result is not the fastest phone at €649, but it may be one of the easier phones to maintain.

The trade-offs remain visible. IP55 protection is limited compared with IP68 rivals, charging is wired only, and USB 2.0 restricts cable-transfer speed. In return, buyers get a removable battery, microSD expansion, published spare-part availability and a five-year warranty. Those ownership factors—not benchmark leadership—are the strongest reason to consider it.

What happens next

The main unanswered question is how much the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and extra RAM improve sustained performance, camera processing and battery efficiency in independent testing. Repair costs and part availability will also matter over the full support period. PhoneSpecX will treat Fairphone’s endurance figures as manufacturer claims until repeatable third-party tests are available.

For now, the Gen 6+ is best understood as the higher-memory version of the Gen 6, not a ground-up replacement. Buyers should choose it for the processor, 12GB RAM or Cobalt Blue finish; otherwise, the €599 Gen 6 retains the same central repairability proposition.

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