Fairphone 6+ Launch Set for August 18 With More RAM, Removable Battery, and Modular Design
Fairphone has officially confirmed that the Fairphone 6+ will be revealed on Tuesday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m. CET. The teaser line, “The Fairphone. Plus more.” strongly suggests that the new model will build on the existing Fairphone 6 with a handful of targeted upgrades rather than a complete redesign.
Based on recent leaks, the Fairphone 6+ is expected to keep the same overall look and feel as the standard model. The biggest visible change may be the addition of a dark blue color option, giving buyers a fresh alternative while preserving the phone’s familiar modular style.
One of the key upgrades is expected to be memory. The Fairphone 6+ will reportedly move from 8 GB of RAM to 12 GB of RAM, which should help with multitasking, app switching, and long-term usability. Storage is said to remain at 256 GB in a single configuration, but users will still be able to expand capacity with a microSD card, a feature that has become increasingly rare in modern smartphones.
The phone is also rumored to receive a processor upgrade to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. While this chip is newer than the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, performance gains are expected to be modest rather than dramatic. Still, the combination of extra RAM and a newer chipset could make the Fairphone 6+ feel smoother in everyday use.
Pricing is expected to increase by around €100 compared with the standard Fairphone 6, placing the Fairphone 6+ at approximately €649. That positions it as a mid-range smartphone with a strong focus on sustainability, repairability, and long-term ownership rather than raw flagship-level performance.
The Fairphone 6+ is expected to feature a 6.31-inch AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. This makes it relatively compact compared with many modern smartphones, while still offering a smooth and vibrant screen for scrolling, streaming, browsing, and gaming.
One of the standout features remains the removable 4,415 mAh battery. In a market where sealed batteries are the norm, Fairphone continues to appeal to users who want more control over repairs and replacements. The modular design should make it easier to replace key components, potentially extending the device’s lifespan and reducing electronic waste.
However, the repair-friendly design does come with some compromises. The Fairphone 6+ is expected to carry an IP55 rating, meaning it offers limited protection against dust and water but is not fully waterproof. It is also reportedly 9.6 mm thick, making it chunkier than many competing mid-range phones.
For photography, the Fairphone 6+ is said to include a 50 MP main camera with an f/1.88 aperture and a 1/1.56-inch sensor. This should be paired with a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, while selfies and video calls are expected to be handled by a 32 MP front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
Overall, the Fairphone 6+ looks set to be a refined version of the Fairphone 6 rather than a major generational leap. Its appeal will likely depend on whether buyers value extra RAM, a newer processor, expandable storage, a removable battery, and an easily repairable design enough to justify the higher price.
For users looking for a compact Android phone with a strong sustainability focus, the Fairphone 6+ could become one of the most interesting mid-range smartphone launches of the year.
