Eco-Friendly and Customizable: Fairphone 6 Unveiled
Refurbished Smartphone Arrives with Innovative Extra Features and Toxics Reduction Button
Amsterdam/Berlin (dpa/tmn) – The Dutch manufacturer Fairphone has unveiled its new environmentally-friendly and user-customizable smartphone, the Fairphone 6. Building upon its predecessor, the sixth generation of this groundbreaking device brings a modular design that allows users to easily replace components using just a screwdriver.
The Evolution of Modularity
The interchangeable back panel of the Fairphone 6 now comes in two separate parts, with practical extensions available for a finger loop, card holder, or lanyard, priced at 28 euros each.
Moments Detox: A Digital Detox Feature
An innovative feature graces the side-mounted power button, housing the fingerprint scanner as before, and above it, a 'Moments' switch in a striking lemon yellow. This switch enables a digital detox mode that minimizes the smartphone interface, displaying only the date, time, and some app shortcuts of your choice.
Robust Warranty and Software Updates
Fairphone provides a five-year warranty for the Fairphone 6 and promises regular software updates, ensuring compatibility with the latest Android versions through 2033.
Streamlined Design and Enhanced Performance
The embraced smartphone boasts a 6.31-inch pOLED display with a dynamic refresh rate of up to 120Hz, achieving peak brightness of 1400 nits and a screen-to-body ratio of 83.9%. Additionally, the device flaunts a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, 8GB of RAM (LPDDR5), and 256GB of internal storage (expandable via SD card).
Stunning Camera and Battery Life
Equipped with a 50-megapixel rear camera featuring optical image stabilization and 4K video recording capabilities, the Fairphone 6 produces remarkable photos taken with pixel binning—taking information from four pixels to deliver quarter-resolution images. To top it off, the camera lenses are now flush with the body, giving the phone a sleek finish. The device's 4,415mAh battery can charge to 50% in just 25 minutes with a 30W charger.
Minimalist Pricing
The Fairphone 6 retails at just 599 euros, making it 100 euros cheaper than its predecessor. For those who prefer a Google-free experience, the smartphone can also be purchased with the '/e/OS' operating system for 649 euros.
Beyond its technical specifications, the Fairphone 6 is committed to fostering sustainability, easily-repairable hardware, and long-term software support. With its user-friendly features and emphasis on reducing electronic waste, this eco-focused smartphone caters to consumers who care about the planet the most.
Gadget enthusiasts can now upgrade to smartphones that prioritize sustainability, with the Fairphone 6 incorporating technological advancements like a modular design, a digital detox mode, and a powerful Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. This eco-friendly smartphone also comes with features such as a 50-megapixel camera, a long-lasting battery, and user-customizable options, all offered at a minimalist price of 599 euros.
