# Fairphone (Gen. 6+)

The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-09-27.

> A phone you are meant to open: Fairphone sells the parts, not just the phone, and backs the Gen. 6+ with a five-year warranty on top of six years of Android updates.

- Status: On sale
- List price: $649.99 (The maker's own starting price.)
- Guide: https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap
- Last updated: 2026-09-27

## Can it do this?

- **What does it cost?** It costs $649.99. That is the list price. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-what-does-it-cost))
- **Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IP55. It is rated for splashes, not immersion. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-can-it-get-wet-shower-pool-swimming))
- **How much storage does it have?** It comes with 256GB of storage. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-how-much-storage-does-it-have))
- **Does it have a 120Hz screen?** Yes, the screen runs at 120Hz. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-does-it-have-a-120hz-screen))
- **How big is the screen?** The screen measures 6.31 inches. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-how-big-is-the-screen))
- **Does it do 5G?** Yes, it does 5G. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-does-it-do-5g))
- **How heavy is it?** It weighs 193g. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-how-heavy-is-it))
- **How good is the camera?** It shoots on a 50MP main camera. The front camera is 32MP. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-how-good-is-the-camera))
- **How big is the battery?** The battery is 4415 mAh. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-how-big-is-the-battery))
- **What software does it run?** It runs Android 16. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-what-software-does-it-run))
- **Does it do contactless payments?** Yes, it has NFC for contactless payments. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-does-it-do-contactless-payments))
- **Does it unlock with a fingerprint?** Yes, it unlocks with your fingerprint. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#can-does-it-unlock-with-a-fingerprint))

## Works with

- **How does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) handle airPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max?** Works. Yes. Fairphone names the AirPods family directly and says they work with full functionality over Bluetooth. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). Checked 2026-09-27.
- **How does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) handle android wearables and accessories?** Works. Yes. Fairphone says any Android-compatible accessory works, naming earbuds, smartwatches, fitness trackers, car infotainment, USB-C docks, e-readers and game controllers. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). Checked 2026-09-27.
- **How does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) handle apple Watch?** Doesn't work. No. Fairphone says the Apple Watch is not compatible with the Gen. 6+, or with any non-Apple phone. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). Checked 2026-09-27.
- **Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) work with AT&T and T-Mobile?** Works. Yes. Fairphone states the Gen. 6+ supports AT&T and T-Mobile in the US. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). Checked 2026-09-27. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#q-at-t-t-mobile))
- **Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) work with eSIM?** With a limit. Mostly. Fairphone lists an eSIM slot, but says it is not supported specifically on T-Mobile -- use the physical Nano-SIM slot there instead. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). Checked 2026-09-27. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#q-esim))
- **How does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) handle microSD cards?** Works. Yes. Fairphone lists external storage up to 2TB via microSD (SDXC, SD 3.0, UHS-I up to 104MB/s). Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). Checked 2026-09-27.
- **How does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) handle qi wireless chargers?** Doesn't work. No. Fairphone's own spec table says wireless charging is not supported on the Gen. 6+. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). Checked 2026-09-27.
- **Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) work with Verizon?** Doesn't work. No. Fairphone specifically says the Gen. 6+ is not supported on Verizon or on any carrier that runs on Verizon's network. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). Checked 2026-09-27. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#q-verizon))
- **How does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) handle whatsApp chat transfer?** Works. Yes. Fairphone says full WhatsApp chat history, media and groups transfer over, even from an iPhone, using Fairphone's own switch tool or WhatsApp's transfer wizard. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). Checked 2026-09-27.

## Questions

### How much does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) cost, and is it actually the phone Fairphone sells in the US?

$649.99. Fairphone's US store sells only the Gen. 6+ configuration (12GB RAM, 256GB storage) in three colors -- Cobalt Blue, Horizon Black and Forest Green -- and currently ships every order with a free pair of Fairbuds. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#faq-how-much-does-the-fairphone-gen-6-cost-and-is-it-actually-the-phone-fair))

### Will it work on my carrier?

Fairphone states the Gen. 6+ supports AT&T and T-Mobile in the US, and specifically does not support Verizon or any carrier riding Verizon's network. MVNOs are supported on T-Mobile's network and only partially on AT&T's, and eSIM is not supported on T-Mobile (use the Nano-SIM slot there instead). Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#faq-will-it-work-on-my-carrier))

### What makes it repairable?

Fairphone rates the Gen. 6+ Repairability Index A. The USB-C port, battery, display and back cover are each swappable in under five minutes, using the Torx T5 screwdriver and SIM tray tool that ship in the box, and Fairphone sells 12 user-replaceable spare parts itself, promised available till 2033. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#faq-what-makes-it-repairable))

### How long is it supported and warrantied?

Fairphone states software support until 2033, with six major Android updates promised through 2032. On warranty: devices purchased from 2026 get a five-year total (two years standard plus three years extended), except the battery, which gets three years and two months (two years standard plus 14 months extended). Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#faqs-how-long-is-it-supported-and-warrantied))

### What's the display like?

A 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED, fully laminated, at 1116x2484 resolution (431ppi) with a 10-120Hz adaptive refresh rate and up to 1400 nits brightness, under Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#faqs-what-s-the-display-like))

### What are the cameras like?

A 50MP main camera (F/1.88, optical and electronic stabilization) shooting up to 4K video, a 13MP ultra-wide, and a 32MP front camera, also with electronic stabilization. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#faqs-what-are-the-cameras-like))

### What chip, RAM and storage does it have?

A Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (Qualcomm QC7635PRO) with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, expandable up to 2TB with a microSD card. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#faqs-what-chip-ram-and-storage-does-it-have))

### Does it charge wirelessly, and what's in the box?

No -- Fairphone's own spec table says wireless charging is not supported. In the box: the phone itself, a Quickstart Guide & Health and Safety Guide, a SIM tray tool and a Torx T5 screwdriver tool. There is no charger or cable in the box; Fairphone sells those as separate accessories. Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/phones/fairphone-gen-6/roadmap#faqs-does-it-charge-wirelessly-and-what-s-in-the-box))

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## Questions and answers

### Using it

**What does it cost?** It costs $649.99. That is the list price. Source: Fairphone

**How big is the screen?** The screen measures 6.31 inches. Source: Fairphone

**How much storage does it have?** It comes with 256GB of storage. Source: Fairphone

**Does it have a 120Hz screen?** Yes, the screen runs at 120Hz. Source: Fairphone

**Does it do 5G?** Yes, it does 5G. Source: Fairphone

**How heavy is it?** It weighs 193g. Source: Fairphone

**How good is the camera?** It shoots on a 50MP main camera. The front camera is 32MP. Source: Fairphone

**What software does it run?** It runs Android 16. Source: Fairphone

**Does it do contactless payments?** Yes, it has NFC for contactless payments. Source: Fairphone

**Does it unlock with a fingerprint?** Yes, it unlocks with your fingerprint. Source: Fairphone

### Sizing and fit

**What sizes does it come in?** Storage: Internal memory: 256GB UFS 3.1. Source: Fairphone

### Battery and charging

**How big is the battery?** The battery is 4415 mAh. Source: Fairphone

### Water

**Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IP55. It is rated for splashes, not immersion. Source: Fairphone

### Price and models

**Is there a newer one?** No. The Fairphone is the current model. Source: iDevice

**How much does the Fairphone cost?** List price: $649.99. Source: [us.fairphone.com](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus)

### Works with

**How does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) handle microSD cards?** Yes. Fairphone lists external storage up to 2TB via microSD (SDXC, SD 3.0, UHS-I up to 104MB/s). Works Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus)

**How does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) handle qi wireless chargers?** No. Fairphone's own spec table says wireless charging is not supported on the Gen. 6+. Doesn't work Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus)

**Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) work with Verizon?** No. Fairphone specifically says the Gen. 6+ is not supported on Verizon or on any carrier that runs on Verizon's network. Doesn't work Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus)

**How does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) handle whatsApp chat transfer?** Yes. Fairphone says full WhatsApp chat history, media and groups transfer over, even from an iPhone, using Fairphone's own switch tool or WhatsApp's transfer wizard. Works Source: [Fairphone](https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus)