Fairphone 6+: A new version for the ethical smartphone, but what are the new features?

Last June, the Dutch brand launched Fairphone 6 and after more than a year since its debut it was reasonable to imagine a new chapter. And instead a slew of rumors about the Plus model surfaced, an updated version that introduces a new color and some news compared to the previous model.

Fairphone 6+ coming soon: leak reveals design and differences from the standard model

The Fairphone brand originates in the Netherlands with noble ideals: to fight the planned obsolescence of major tech companies with a smartphone designed for durability and built with a reduced environmental impact.

The result is a device focused on modularity and DIY repairability, with extended software support. Fairphone 6 was announced with as many as 8 years of updates and the possibility to replace up to 12 components (including the display, battery and USB-C).

Apparently, a seventh chapter isn’t planned yet in the company’s plans, and it’s likely we’ll have to wait until 2027. As with Fairphone 3 and 3+ (released in 2019 and 2020), this year a Plus variant should make its appearance.

Specifications leak

The leaked images show Fairphone 6+ in the new color Cobalt Blue, joining the previous Horizon Black and Forest Green. The device is expected to arrive only in the 12/256 GB configuration, compared to the 8 GB RAM of the standard model.

In addition to these two additions there seems to be a chipset upgrade with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the version launched last June uses Gen 3. The software also changes, with Android 16 – in line with smartphones released over the year.

In the renders there are various accessories: remember that the phone is not equipped with built-in magnets nor wireless charging, but features a screw mounting system for modular accessories on the back.

Price in Europe

The rumors also include the price: Fairphone 6+ should debut in France at €649, a figure higher than the €599 of the standard version (now available at the reduced price of €549).

There are no release details yet, but it’s likely the launch will take place in the coming weeks.

Presumed specifications

• Dimensions and weight: 156.5 x 73.3 x 9.6 mm for 191.4 g
• Colors: Cobalt Blue, Horizon Black, Forest Green
• Durability: IP55
• Display: Flat pOLED 6.31 inch Full HD+ (2.484 x 1.116 pixels), LTPO 120 Hz, touch sampling 240 Hz, peak brightness 1.400 nits, 10-bit color, Gorilla Glass 7i
• Security: side-mounted fingerprint reader
• Cooling: passive
• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 4 nm TSMC
• CPU: octa-core
  • 1 x 2.7 GHz – Cortex A720
  • 3 x 2.4 GHz – Cortex A720
  • 4 x 1.8 GHz – Cortex A520
• GPU: Adreno 810
• RAM: 12 GB LPDDR5
• Storage: 256 GB UFS 3.1 expandable up to 2 TB (microSD)
• Battery: 4,415 mAh
• Charging: wired 30W
• Camera: dual
  • 50 MP f/1.88, OIS, LYT-700C
  • 13 MP f/2.2, ultra-wide 120°
  • ToF sensor
• Selfie camera: 32 MP f/2.0
• Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, stereo speaker, USB-C 2.0
• Operating system: Android 16