TechAltarThe cited sources give this account (ad): The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus is now officially available in the US, marking the first time the company has directly sold a phone in the country. Available on US Amazon and the company’s website, the Gen 6 Plus is an updated version of the Gen 6, featuring 12GB of RAM, a new Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, and a cobalt blue color option.
The software (ad) improvements in the Gen 6 Plus include a more polished experience, with fixed issues like the phone slowing down and unreliable camera performance. The operating system now feels more refined, and the camera app is more responsive, with better image processing.
The Fairphone (ad) Gen 6 Plus retains the same 10 out of 10 repairability rating, use of recycled and fair trade materials, and focus on fair wages as its predecessor. The only differences are a new cobalt blue color, 12GB of RAM, and a new Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip. While the software improvements are significant, the camera performance remains similar to the Gen 6. The camera app is more responsive, and the image processing is better, but the zoom lens is still a limitation. The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus offers a five-year warranty and support through 2033, making it a reliable long-term investment. However, the price of $649 or £569 is higher than its predecessor, which could be a deterrent for some buyers.
Despite (ad) the higher price, the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus offers unique features like a micro SD slot, an unlockable bootloader, and a focus on ethical business practices. The company hopes that US expansion will help them grow their team and improve software quality.
The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus offers a longer warranty and software support compared to its predecessor, with a 5-year warranty and updates until 2033. It supports alternative operating systems like EOS and PostmarketOS, making it popular among tech enthusiasts and tinkerers due to its unlocked bootloader and generous warranty policy (ad).