Technical specifications for The Fairphone (Gen. 6) and (Gen. 6+)
If you want to review the hardware capabilities, physical dimensions, or system performance of your smartphone, this guide provides the complete technical specifications for our sixth-generation lineup.
Applies to these models
- The Fairphone (Gen. 6) 8GB/256GB
- The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) 12GB/256GB
Generation overview and key differences
While both models share the same physical footprint, protective casing, and 12 user-replaceable spare parts, internal memory and processing capabilities are upgraded on The Fairphone (Gen. 6+).
| Feature | The Fairphone (Gen. 6) | The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) |
|---|---|---|
| Regional availability | Europe | Europe and United States |
| System memory (RAM) | 8GB | 12GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Color choices | Cloud White, Horizon Black, Forest Green | Cobalt Blue, Horizon Black, Forest Green |
Full technical specifications
Physical design and display
- Dimensions: 156.57mm x 73.28mm x 9.6mm
- Weight: 193g
- Water and dust protection: IP55 rating
- Display type: LTPO AMOLED, 1.07 billion colors
- Screen size: 6.31-inch (16.03cm), 83.7% screen-to-body ratio
- Resolution and density: 2484x1116 FHD, 20:9 aspect ratio, 431 ppi
- Refresh rate: 10–120Hz dynamic refresh rate
- Touch sampling rate: 240Hz
- Brightness: 2 nits minimum, 1400 nits peak maximum
- Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i (0.7mm thickness) with oleophobic coating
- Display features: Always On Display, auto display switch via official Fairphone Flip-case
Processing platform, memory, and software
- Operating system: Android 15 out of the box, supported with 7 major Android OS upgrades
- CPU: Octa-core Kryo architecture (1x Prime core up to 2.5GHz Cortex-A720, 3x Performance cores up to 2.4GHz Cortex-A720, 4x Efficiency cores up to 1.8GHz Cortex-A520)
- GPU: Adreno 810 (940MHz)
- Internal storage: 256GB (UFS 3.1)
- RAM: 8GB (LPDDR5)
- Expandable storage: MicroSD card slot supporting up to 2TB
- SIM configuration: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby (1 x Nano-SIM, 1 x eSIM)
Camera system and video capabilities
- Main camera: 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C (IMX896), 1/1.56-inch sensor, 1.0µm pixel size, f/1.88 aperture, 84.4° field of view, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
- Ultra-wide camera: 13MP (OV13B10), 1/3.06-inch sensor, 1.12µm pixel size, f/2.2 aperture, 108° field of view, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
- Selfie camera: 32MP (KD1 sensor), 1/3.44-inch sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture, 81.8° field of view, 0.75x–1x digital zoom
- Rear video recording: 4K UHD @ 30fps, 1080p FHD @ 30/60fps, 720p HD @ 30fps
- Front video recording: 2K QHD @ 30fps, 1080p FHD @ 30/60fps, 720p HD @ 30fps
Battery, power, and endurance
- Battery capacity: 4415mAh user-replaceable Lithium-ion battery
- Charging speed: 27W fast charging supported (Power Delivery and Quick Charge standards)
- Talk time: Up to 1,177 minutes (~19.6 hours)
- Web browsing: Up to 1,078 minutes (~18 hours)
- Video playback: Up to 896 minutes (~15 hours)
- Standby duration: Up to 31,305 minutes (~21.7 days)
Cellular networks, connectivity, and audio
- 5G connectivity: Sub-6 NSA and SA (Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78) — Max download 2.9Gbps / Max upload 200Mbps
- 4G LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71 with 4x4 MIMO, VoLTE, and VoWiFi support — Max download 1.2Gbps / Max upload 200Mbps
- 3G HSDPA: 850, 900, 1900, 2100MHz — Max download 42Mbps / Max upload 5.76Mbps
- 2G GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz (GPRS, EDGE)
- WLAN (Wi-Fi): Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz tri-band)
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4 LE
- Positioning & NFC: GPS, E-Compass, NFC enabled for contactless payments
- USB port: USB-C (USB 2.0 protocol)
- Audio: Integrated stereo loudspeakers, ASHA (Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids) support
- SAR values: Max SAR head: 0.487 W/Kg; Max SAR body: 1.388 W/Kg; Max SAR limb: 1.388 W/Kg
Sensors, biometrics, and box contents
- Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor integrated into power button
- Sensors: Proximity sensor, accelerometer, haptics motor, magnetometer
- DC dimming and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM: Automatic
- AM/FM radio: No, but third-party apps can be used
- Barometer: Yes
- Specific Absorption Rate (SAR): Head: 0.487 W/kg, Body: 1.388 W/kg, Limb: 1.388 W/kg (10g max)
- Energy efficiency: Class A label
- In the box: Smartphone, SIM ejector tool, Quick Start Guide, and Health and Safety Guide
Frequently asked questions about The Fairphone (Gen. 6/Gen. 6+) technical specifications
Will you consider releasing a smaller phone?
The Fairphone (Gen. 6)'s size is a decision driven by several factors to ensure longevity and global compatibility:
- Spare Parts Availability: To support our five-year extended warranty, we must select display sizes commonly available in the market.
- Global Compatibility: The Fairphone (Gen. 6/Gen. 6+) needs to accommodate various antenna components for seamless operation across multiple countries and territories. A smaller device would not provide the necessary physical space on the internal boards for all required antennas.
- Sourcing: Globally, smartphone screen sizes are trending larger. Sourcing mass-produced smaller screens at a competitive price for our users is increasingly challenging.
We will continue to monitor future developments to assess the viability of offering different screen sizes in the future.
Why does The Fairphone (Gen. 6) use USB-2?
In order to make the device more affordable, we explored how we could best balance our spec choices with the least possible impact on user experience. Going from USB-3 to USB-2 was one of them.