A Phone That Cares: Fairphone 6 Review

The Fairphone 6 is here, and it's a big step up from its predecessor. It's been two years since the last model, and this one is built to last. The company focuses on making phones that are easy to fix, good for the planet, and support users for a long time. This means some trade-offs, like not having the fanciest display or the best camera, but these trade-offs are smaller than ever before. In Europe, the Fairphone 6 costs €599 or £499. You can get it with Fairphone's custom Android software or with /e/OS, a privacy-focused version without Google. In the US, it's only available with /e/OS and costs $899, which is a lot more than in Europe. This makes it harder to justify buying it in the US. The /e/OS version of the phone is different from regular Android. It has features to block tracking and protect your privacy. It doesn't come with Google apps, but you can install them if you want. Some apps might not work perfectly, but most do. The phone has a 6. 31-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes it smooth and bright. It's powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, which is not the most powerful but is good enough for everyday use. The battery lasts more than a day, and it supports 30W wired charging. The cameras are decent but not the best. They are good for basic photos, but they struggle in low light and with moving subjects. The phone also comes with semi-modular accessories that you can attach to the back. Fairphone promises five years of software updates and a seven-year warranty. The phone is made from sturdy plastic and has a single Torx T5 screwdriver to take it apart. You can replace parts like the battery, display, and cameras. Fairphone also focuses on using recycled materials and ensuring fair working conditions. In the past, Fairphone phones were not as powerful as others, but the Fairphone 6 is different. It's powerful enough for most people, and it's a good choice for those who care about the planet and want a phone that lasts. In Europe, it's a fair choice, but in the US, it's only for those who are truly committed to the cause.