Fairphone (Gen. 6+)
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The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is a phone built to be repaired, not replaced. The battery, screen and USB-C port each swap out in under five minutes with the screwdriver that comes in the box, and Fairphone sells 12 spare parts itself.

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Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) work with Android watches, earbuds and accessories?

Yes. Fairphone says anything that works with Android works with the Fairphone (Gen. 6+), including earbuds, smartwatches and fitness trackers.

Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) work with Apple Watch?

No. Fairphone says the Apple Watch is not compatible with the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) or any other phone that is not an iPhone.

What it can do

Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) support Contactless payments?

Yes. The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) has NFC, and Fairphone says you add your cards to Google Wallet to pay by phone.

Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) support eSIM or dual SIM?

Partly. The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) takes one Nano-SIM and one eSIM, but Fairphone says eSIM is not supported on T-Mobile and only one SIM can use 5G at a time.

Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) support Quick Share file sharing?

Yes. Fairphone lists Android Quick Share among the ways to share files and data.

Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) support US carriers?

Partly. Fairphone says the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) works on AT&T and T-Mobile in the US, and not on Verizon or any carrier that uses Verizon's network.

Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) support USB-C fast charging?

Yes. It charges at 27W over USB-C, with a 30W peak, and works with QC, USB PD and PPS chargers. The box has no charger, so you buy one separately.

Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) support wireless charging?

No. Fairphone says wireless charging is not supported.

How it works

Does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) come with a charger?

No. The box holds a quickstart guide, a health and safety guide, a SIM tray tool and a Torx screwdriver. Fairphone points to its accessories for a charger or cable.

How does the Fairphone (Gen. 6+) work with microSD cards?

Yes. You can add a microSD card of up to 2TB.

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