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Fairphone 6+ review: the most repairable, ethical phone gets faster

The Guardian Australia - Technology · 24 August 2026 at 4:00 pm

Fairphone 6+ review: the most repairable, ethical phone gets faster

Dutch sustainable smartphone revamped with new chip and more RAM without sacrificing modular design Fairphone’s top Android for 2026 is a little faster with more memory while maintaining full compatibility with its previous phone, including its repairable and ethical chops.

The Fairphone 6+ continues the Dutch cooperative’s mission to make consumer electronics longer lasting and more sustainable, containing 51% either recycled or ethically sourced materials while being fully repairable at home with just the one screwdriver included in the box.

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Fairphone 6+ review: the most repairable, ethical phone gets faster

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