Tech Blog #243 | Fairphone 6 : Getting Better in its Own Way...

Fairphone has always stood apart from other #smartphone brands by doing something very few companies do, which is making phones designed to last, to be repaired, and to be ethical. The #Fairphone 6 continues that mission, but this time it also tries to feel more like a regular, everyday smartphone instead of just a niche eco project. It doesn’t chase raw power or fancy gimmicks. Instead, it focuses on being useful, sustainable, and long-lasting.

The Fairphone 6 comes with a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display that supports a 120 Hz refresh rate. It’s a tall screen with good brightness and colour quality, and the variable refresh helps make animations and scrolling feel smooth without hurting battery life. It doesn’t match premium flagships, but for daily use it’s bright and responsive enough for browsing, videos, messaging, and social apps.

Inside, Fairphone uses the #Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, and you also get a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The hardware is mid-range rather than top-tier, so don’t expect blistering speeds in heavy games or demanding benchmarks. But for everyday tasks like chats, light games, navigation, and general apps, it feels capable and smooth enough.

What really sets this phone apart is how repair-friendly it is. Fairphone says you can replace up to twelve major parts — including the battery, display, cameras, USB-C port, and more by using just a standard screwdriver. Spare parts are available, and even accessories like card holders and lanyards can be added to the back panel. That modular approach is rare in 2026 and earns serious points if you plan to keep your phone for many years.

Software is clean, running #Android 15 with a promise of up to eight years of major updates and security patches. That’s longer than almost all mainstream brands, meaning this phone can stay supported far into the future. It also comes with a five-year warranty, which feels right for a device marketed on longevity. That's kinda old statement they are trying to establish.

Battery life sits around 4415 mAh with 30 W wired charging. It’s not huge by battery champion standards, but because the chipset is efficient and the software is clean, it will easily carry most people through a full day of use.

Cameras on the Fairphone 6 include a 50 MP main sensor with optical image stabilisation and a 13 MP ultrawide on the back, plus a 32 MP front camera. The setup is solid for everyday snapshots and video calls, but don’t expect it to beat flagship competitors in dynamic range or low-light performance. Fairphone’s focus here is practicality and consistency more than cutting-edge imaging.

There are a few trade-offs. The phone only has USB 2.0 speeds, which feels slow compared to most rivals. The performance won’t chase gaming heavyweights, and some users online have mentioned minor software stutters or quirks that need updates to smooth out. Still, the overall experience is reliable and solid for mainstream use. And the 256GB version is priced at €599.. Is that a bummer??

So the Fairphone 6 isn’t the fastest or flashiest phone on the market. It doesn’t try to beat flagships with specs alone. What it does offer is a repairable phone built to last, a bright display that’s easy on the eyes, decent everyday performance, long-term software support, and modular components you can service yourself. If you care about sustainability, repairability, software longevity and a more ethical approach to smartphone ownership, this might be one of the most compelling choices around. If peak performance or top-tier camera results are your priority, you’ll still find stronger options elsewhere. But few of them come with an eight-year update promise or screwdriver-friendly design.