Fairphone 6 doubles down on repairability and modularity

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In a world where most smartphones are glued shut and designed to be replaced every few years, a relative newcomer in the smartphone market, Fairphone, dares to be different focusing on modularity and repairability.

The latest iteration of their ethical smartphone, Fairphone 6, now smaller and lighter than its predecessor, keeps its heart in the right place while offering a few clever new tricks.

This time, Fairphone is adding modularity not just on the inside, but the outside too. The new back panel can be swapped out using only two screws, which lets you use accessories like a wallet module to hold cards, a finger loop for better grip, or even an old-school lanyard.

Despite the slimmer body, Fairphone has managed to pack in a larger 4,415mAh battery, delivering up to 53 hours of usage. True to its philosophy, this battery is replaceable with a basic screwdriver — no heat guns or tiny tweezers needed. The phone also includes a 6.31-inch OLED screen with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a 50-megapixel rear camera paired with a 13MP ultrawide lens.

Under the hood, you will find the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, 8GB of RAM, and expandable storage up to 2TB. Software support is generous too — with Fairphone promising updates until 2033, according to a report from The Verge.

For those seeking less digital noise, a newly introduced physical switch activates "Fairphone Moments," a mode designed to cut distractions and promote mindful use.

Available now in Europe for €599, the Fairphone 6 proves that smaller can be smarter, and a bit more ethical too.