Key Points
- Leaked images show a design focused on easy repairs, with a two-part back cover and visible screws.
- You can replace the battery, cameras, screen, speaker, and USB-C port yourself.
- The phone has solid but not top-of-the-line specs, including a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip.
- It’s expected to cost around €550 (or $630). The phone’s main selling points are its longevity and repairability rather than raw power.
The secret is out for the new Fairphone 6. Even before its official reveal next week, detailed pictures have leaked online, showcasing the phone’s main feature: it can be taken apart and repaired by the user.
The new images from WinFuture show a cool two-part back cover. The lower panel comes off easily by just loosening a few visible screws. This gives you direct access to the battery. While you still need to remove a few more screws to swap out the battery, it’s not glued down, unlike in most modern phones. The backplates are also available in black, green, and white, allowing you to mix and match them for a custom look.
But the battery is just the start. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also replace the camera, screen, speaker, and even the USB-C charging port.
When it comes to performance, the Fairphone 6 is a solid mid-range phone, which is fitting for its rumored €550 (approximately $630) price. It will reportedly equipped with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip, a 6.31-inch 120Hz display, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It’s also expected to be somewhat water-resistant, enough to handle some rain, but probably not a full immersion in the pool.
Ultimately, the Fairphone 6 isn’t aiming to be the most powerful phone on the market. Like its predecessors, its main selling points are repairability and long-term support. It’s for people who want a good phone they can keep for years, not just until the next new model comes out.
