Fairphone finds optimism in a struggling phone market. Today (Nov. 12), the company unveiled its first U.S. mobile services partnership.
In a press release, Fairphone announced a partnership with U.S. mobile service provider Boost Mobile. Fairphone is quite commonly associated with highly repairable devices. The company believes devices should last, and that starts with making most of them repairable for consumers. This partnership with Boost Mobile brings "software support through 2033 alongside an industry-leading 5-year warranty" to the Fairphone Gen. 6 Plus.
As you might've guessed, the Gen. 6 Plus is the main event in this partnership. Fairphone's CEO, Raymond van Eck, said, "The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) shatters that status quo, and just months after launch, the response has been incredible." Van Eck adds, "While competitors ‘shrinkflate’ their new models, Fairphone is giving people more: power, features, and longevity. The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) simply makes sense."
The device will be supported on Boost Mobile's 5G network and will deliver Android 16, 12GB of RAM, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4.
The phone will be available in Cobalt Blue, Forest Green, and Horizon Black. Additionally, Fairphone reminds consumers that the Gen. 6 Plus includes 12 replaceable parts for at-home self-repair. Alternatively, consumers can still purchase the Fairphone Gen. 6 Plus unlocked from the company's storefront or Amazon.
More to know
If you're curious, the Cobalt Blue option is new—it arrived when the phone launched in August. Fairphone's Gen. 6 Plus launch caught our attention. Yes, the device features 12 replaceable parts, making it easy to repair yourself. Consumers will also find a 4,415mAh battery and 256GB of storage. However, you don't see expandable storage every day.
Fairphone's Gen. 6 Plus lets users expand their phone's storage up to 2TB. A 6.3-inch display will greet users out of the box, alongside a 50MP main camera with 4K video support.
