#Fairphone

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Article · September 6, 2026 Fairphone brings its screwdriver-repairable 6 Plus to the US for $649

Fairphone is bringing its repairable 6 Plus smartphone to the US market for $649. Buyers get a modular device built for kitchen-table part swaps and six years of software updates, though they will have to accept a bulkier body and weaker water resistance.

Article · September 4, 2026 Easy repairs without glue — a chunky plastic body and mid-range performance for $650

The $650 Fairphone Gen 6+ ditches industrial glue for standard screws, letting you swap broken screens and worn batteries in minutes. However, this repairability forces you to accept a bulky plastic frame and slower hardware than typical phones at this price.