Fairphone is now officially available in the United States
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Fairphone launches Gen. 6+ and officially enters the US market.
The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) upgrades the Gen. 6 with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, 12GB RAM (up from 8GB), and Android 16, promising six OS upgrades. It retains the modular, repairable design with 12 user-replaceable parts, a 50MP camera, and a 5-year warranty. The new Cobalt Blue colorway highlights Fairphone's commitment to fair-sourced materials. This launch marks the first official US availability of Fairphone products, including the phone and Fairbuds, through a dedicated US web shop.
What commenters are saying
Commenters are excited about the US launch but quickly point out a major limitation: no Verizon support due to missing LTE Band 13. Some note the phone supports T-Mobile and AT&T bands well. A separate thread highlights criticism from the GrapheneOS project, which has lost interest in Fairphone hardware due to concerns about security update delays, an end-of-life Linux kernel, and missing hardware security features like a secure enclave. Others defend Fairphone, arguing its repairability and ethical sourcing are valid priorities for different users.