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Fairphone 6 (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£520RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.31 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 13 MP & TOF 3D

Fairphone 6 (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Fairphone 6 (8GB + 256GB)
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

90%

7.4

Technical score

10%

7.2

User score

â–²Better than 70% of smartphones
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

â–²Better than 58%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

25%

6.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.5

Camera

15%

7.2

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

8.8

Software

10%

8.4

Connectivity

4%

8.5

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

â–²Better than 72%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 90%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Fairphone 6 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

25%

6.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.5

Camera

15%

7.2

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

8.8

Software

10%

8.4

Connectivity

4%

8.5

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

7.4
User score
User score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
Fairphone 6 (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 5.2 points, which is lower than 51.6% of smartphones.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

7.5
Brand name
Fairphone
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor which is faster than processors in 65.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.5 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 50.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15 (Fairphone OS/eOS options available)
Android version
Android 15
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 13 MP & TOF 3D
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 13 MP & TOF 3D MP which is higher than that of 60.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.6 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.6 & f/2.2 which is wider than that of 92.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
1 Nano SIM, 1 eSIM
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.31 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.31 inches which is smaller than the screens of 88.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.3% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1116x 2484 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1116x2484 px which is higher than that of 71.6% of smartphones.
Pixel density
431 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 431 ppi which is higher than that of 74.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,415 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,415 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
30 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 30 W which is slower than in 61.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
156.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 156.5 mm which is shorter than 89.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
73.3 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.3 mm which is narrower than 88.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.6 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.6 mm which is thicker than 86.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Weight
193 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 193 g which is lighter than 56.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
102,492 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 102,492 cm³ which is larger than 75.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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Fairphone 6 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    LPDDR5
    5 vs 4
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    LPDDR5
    5 vs 4
  • 22.4% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (13,197 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    13,197 vs 10,783
  • 2 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 10.5% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1050 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,050 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 67.8% higher PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (7,365 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    7,365 vs 4,389
  • 23.2% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,161 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,161 vs 942
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.5 GHz & 3x2.4 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.5 GHz & 3x2.4 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 33.8% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,390 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,390 vs 2,533
  • 4.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Newer Android version
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.6 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.6 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports 3D photo/video
    This smartphone supports 3D photo and video capture, the average smartphone does not. 1.3% of smartphones offer 3D imaging capabilities.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 13 MP & TOF 3D vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 13 MP & TOF 3D vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports optical tracking
    This smartphone supports optical tracking, the average smartphone does not. 12.5% of smartphones include optical tracking.
  • Supports motion tracking
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • 9.1% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (431 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    431 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1116x2484 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1116x2484 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (2000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    2,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 400 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1400 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,400 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 16.3% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (9.3 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    9.3 vs 8
  • 7.1 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (156.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    156.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2.7 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.3 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    June 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 0.36 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.3 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.31 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 11.7% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4415 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,415 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Lacks on-device AI
    This smartphone does not support on-device AI, the average smartphone does. 99.3% of smartphones include on-device AI processing.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP55 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP55 vs IP67
  • 1.3 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 11.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Fairphone 6
    the average smartphone
    Fairphone 6 (8GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.15 vs 8.000).
    7.15 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Fairphone 6 (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£520 vs £260).
    £520 vs £260
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 28.5% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (876 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    876 vs 1,226
  • Lacks on-device AI
    This smartphone does not support on-device AI, the average smartphone does. 99.3% of smartphones include on-device AI processing.
  • Lower on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the none AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, so its on-device AI features are more limited.
    none vs fundamental
  • 1 fewer external displays supported
    This smartphone supports fewer external displays than the average smartphone (0 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    0 vs 1
  • 0.36 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.3 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.31 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 11.7% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4415 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,415 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 9.1% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (30 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    30 W vs 33 W
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP55 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP55 vs IP67
  • 1.3 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Netherlands vs China

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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zdnet.com
24/12/2025
Summary of the review
ZDNET: I tried the viral Fairphone 6, and it's one feature away from replacing my Pixel
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dedoimedo.com
25/08/2025
Summary of the review
Dedoimedo: Fairphone 6 review - Interesting, viable mid-range phone
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wired.com
13/08/2025
Summary of the review
WIRED: The Fairphone (Gen. 6) Review: Better Than Ever
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pocketpc.ch
12/07/2025
Summary of the review
Fairphone 6 Quick Review: Simply Loosening the Screws
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forum.linuxguides.de
28/09/2025
Summary of the review
Review: Fairphone 6 + /e/OS
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digitec.ch
25/06/2025
Summary of the review
Fairphone 6 Review: Beautiful New Sustainability
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journaldugeek.com
25/08/2025
Summary of the review
Fairphone 6 Review: Ethical, Sustainable, and Finally Compelling
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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Fairphone 6 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Industry-leading sustainability with high-recycled material content and ethical sourcing
  • Exceptional repairability with a modular design and a 10/10 iFixit rating
  • Long-term software support with up to 8 years of updates and a 5-year warranty
  • Smooth 120Hz OLED display with significant brightness improvements over predecessors
  • Compact and lightweight design compared to many modern flagship smartphones
  • Clean, bloatware-free stock Android experience with an optional de-Googled /e/OS
  • Improved battery life and efficient mid-range performance from the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
  • Innovative hardware features like the 'Fairphone Moments' physical slider for digital wellbeing

What we don't like about Fairphone 6 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Cameras still lag behind similarly priced non-modular competitors, especially in low light
  • Battery replacement now requires a screwdriver, making it less convenient than previous models
  • Limited global availability, with spotty carrier support and higher prices in the US
  • Lacks premium features like wireless charging and high-speed USB 3.0 data transfer
  • Occasionally buggy software at launch, including reports of frame rate drops and Bluetooth quirks
  • Implementation of the Always-On Display (AOD) is reported to be dim and battery-intensive
  • High price tag relative to hardware specs when compared to mainstream mid-range devices

Verdict

The Fairphone 6 is a modular, ethically-produced smartphone with competitive mid-range to high-end specifications focused on longevity and repairability. It features a sharp 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1400 nits peak brightness, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage (expandable via microSDXC up to 2TB). Photography is handled by a 50MP main camera with OIS and a 13MP ultrawide lens, plus a 32MP selfie camera capable of 4K video recording. The main pros are its unprecedented modular design for easy self-repair (e.g., user-replaceable 4415mAh battery, cameras, display), exceptional software support until 2033 (including 8 major Android upgrades), a five-year warranty, and the use of over 50% recycled or fair materials. The primary cons are a mid-range battery capacity (smaller than the 5,000mAh average in modern phones) that results in only average battery life compared to competitors, the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack, a slower USB 2.0 port instead of USB 3.0, no wireless charging, and a slightly thicker build compared to some non-repairable phones.

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