Fairphone brings its $649 repairable Gen 6+ smartphone to the US
The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is billed as the company's first device to feature 12GB of RAM, and comes at a time when manufacturers are more conscious than ever about the amount of memory they are stuffing into their devices due to AI-driven shortages. The handset is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon... Read Entire Article
Dutch electronics company Fairphone has introduced its latest model, the Fairphone Gen 6+, to the US market. At a price point of $649.99, this repairable smartphone stands out from others in the market. The Fairphone Gen 6+ boasts 12GB of RAM and comes with a five-year warranty, promising software updates until at least 2033. This device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, paired with a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display and a 4,415mAh battery.
Key features of the Fairphone Gen 6+ include a 50MP main camera with 10x digital zoom, a 13MP ultra-wide lens with 120-degree field of view, and a 32MP front-facing camera with autofocus. The device also supports fast charging, providing up to 50% charge in just 20 minutes. With a modular design, this smartphone allows users to replace up to 12 components, including the battery, display, camera units, USB-C charging port, and earpiece, using a single T5 Trox screwdriver.
These replacement parts are reasonably priced; for instance, the battery costs less than $40, and a new screen is available for $89.95.
The Fairphone Gen 6+ comes in three color options: blue, black, and green, and standard delivery takes 2-6 days. Additionally, there is a 14-day free trial period to ensure the device meets customers' expectations.
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