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iFixit Gives Fairphone 6 Top Marks for Repairability

NETHERLANDS, JUL 4 – Fairphone 6 combines modular design with an industry-leading 10-year warranty and promises at least eight years of software support to extend device lifespan and reduce e-waste.

  • On June 25, Fairphone launched the modular Fairphone 6, emphasizing repairability and sustainability two years after its predecessor's release.
  • Built for sustainability and repairability, the Fairphone 6 uses USB 2.0, a low-res screen, and 8 GB RAM, involving trade-offs versus flagship smartphones.
  • IFixit awarded the Fairphone 6 a perfect 10 repairability score, noting its use of only T5 Torx screws and a glue-free design that enhances durability and ease of repair.
  • This approach directly reduces e-waste by extending device lifespan, with the Fraunhofer Institute finding spare parts pay off emissions in 18–55 days.
  • Fairphone pledges a 10-year warranty and at least eight years of software updates, supporting long-term device use amid sustainable design goals.
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With its new Fairphone 6, the Dutch brand pushes even further its vision of an ethical and accessible technology.

The Fairphone 6 won a perfect 10/10 mark on the iFixit disassembly test, joining its four predecessors in this unrivalled performance. No other smartphone has ever reached this level of repairability excellence, according to the specialized organization.

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ifixit.com broke the news in on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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