{
  "id": 1759234,
  "title": "Fairphone brings its $649 repairable Gen 6+ smartphone to the US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/fairphone-brings-its-649-repairable-gen-6-smartphone-to-the-us",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/113531-fairphone-brings-649-repairable-gen-6-smartphone-us.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nKey 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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "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",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}