Fairphone, the Dutch electronics company known for its modular, repairable smartphones, has begun selling the Fairphone (Gen 6+) in the United States — the first time its flagship handset is available to American consumers, according to WIRED. The Android smartphone, priced at $650, is certified to work on T-Mobile and AT&T networks and is available on Amazon and at Fairphone.com. Each unit ships with a screwdriver, a small but symbolic acknowledgment of the device's user-serviceable design.
Repairability at Component-Level Pricing
WIRED reported that the Fairphone (Gen 6+) offers 12 modular elements users can replace themselves. A replacement screen costs $90, a USB-C port costs $20, and a fresh battery costs $40. The phone carries a 10/10 repairability score from iFixit — the only smartphone series to achieve that — along with an unmatched 5-year warranty and software updates through 2033, according to WIRED.
| Component | Fairphone (Gen 6+) Price |
|---|---|
| Screen | $90 |
| USB-C port | $20 |
| Battery | $40 |
For context, a replacement iPhone 17 screen purchased directly from Apple costs around $329, according to WIRED, underscoring the potential savings of self-repair.
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