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Fairphone 6: The Perfectly Repairable Eco-Friendly Smartphone

7/5/2025

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The Fairphone 6 is a groundbreaking modular smartphone, earning a perfect 10/10 in iFixit’s teardown test for its exceptional repairability. With a T5 Torx screwdriver for easy battery swaps and a commitment to seven years of Android updates, it champions sustainability. Priced at €599 in Europe and $899 in the US, it prioritizes eco-friendliness over high-end specs.

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The Fairphone 6 is a groundbreaking modular smartphone, earning a perfect 10/10 in iFixit’s teardown test for its exceptional repairability. With a T5 Torx screwdriver for easy battery swaps and a commitment to seven years of Android updates, it champions sustainability. Priced at €599 in Europe and $899 in the US, it prioritizes eco-friendliness over high-end specs.