Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
193 g |
| thickness |
9.6 mm |
| width |
73.3 mm |
| height |
156.5 mm |
| volume |
110.12592 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP55 |
| French Repairability Index |
10 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Fairphone 6 has a sleek design with a weight of 193g and dimensions of 156.5mm in height, 73.3mm in width, and a thickness of 9.6mm, resulting in a volume of 110.12592 cm³. It offers water resistance with an IP55 rating, providing basic protection against water and dust. While the device is not rugged or foldable, it features a French Repairability Index score of 10, indicating a high level of ease for repairs.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.31" |
| pixel density |
431 ppi |
| resolution |
1116 x 2484 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| touch sampling rate |
240Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
880 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| Gorilla Glass version |
Gorilla Glass 7i |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| contrast ratio |
1000000:1 |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Fairphone 6 features a 6.31″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 1116 x 2484 pixels, offering a pixel density of 431 ppi for sharp visuals. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring smooth interactions and responsiveness. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i, providing added durability, and offers a typical brightness of 880 nits for clear visibility in various lighting conditions. While it lacks support for HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, the display's contrast ratio of 1000000:1 ensures deep blacks and vibrant colors.
Performance:
| internal storage |
256GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| GPU name |
Adreno 710 |
| CPU speed |
1 x 2.5 & 3 x 2.4 & 4 x 1.8 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
3239 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
1162 |
| Geekbench 5 result (multi) |
3242 |
| Geekbench 5 result (single) |
893 |
| GPU clock speed |
1050 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
3200 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
4 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| OpenGL version |
3.2 |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| maximum amount of external memory supported |
2000GB |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
25.6 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| maximum memory amount |
16GB |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
5W |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| shading units |
128 |
| turbo clock speed |
2.4GHz |
The Fairphone 6 is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, providing smooth performance for multitasking and storing a large amount of data. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset with a clock speed of up to 2.5GHz, it delivers solid processing power. Additionally, the device features the Adreno 710 GPU with a clock speed of 1050 MHz for handling graphics, as well as support for 64-bit architecture and DirectX 12 for enhanced gaming and multimedia experiences.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 13 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.2 & 1.6f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
32MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✓ |
| number of flash LEDs |
2 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Fairphone 6 boasts a dual-lens main camera with a 50MP and 13MP setup, offering wide apertures of f/2.2 and f/1.6 for excellent low-light performance. It supports optical image stabilization and phase-detection autofocus for sharp and stable images, along with 2160p video recording at 30fps. The front camera delivers 32MP selfies and also features a wide f/2.0 aperture, while the device supports slow-motion video and HDR mode for enhanced photos and videos.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 15 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Fairphone 6 runs on Android 15 and offers a range of privacy and customization options. Users can manage clipboard warnings, location privacy, and camera/microphone access. The device also supports theme customization, dynamic theming, and customizable notifications. Additional features include dark mode, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), full-page screenshots, and split-screen functionality. It also enables on-device machine learning, offline voice recognition, and voice commands, along with robust battery health and app management tools.
Battery:
| battery power |
4415 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
30W |
| has a removable battery |
✓ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Fairphone 6 is equipped with a 4415 mAh rechargeable battery that provides reliable power throughout the day. It supports fast charging at 30W, ensuring quick recharges, although it does not offer wireless charging. The device also features a battery level indicator and a removable battery for added convenience and flexibility in maintaining the device's power.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✓ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✓ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✓ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
The Fairphone 6 offers an enhanced audio experience with stereo speakers for immersive sound. It supports high-quality wireless audio with aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive codecs, ensuring superior audio performance across a range of Bluetooth devices. However, it lacks a 3.5 mm audio jack and does not include LDAC or aptX Lossless support, nor does it feature a built-in radio.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
June 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| SIM cards |
1 SIM, 1 eSIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
2900 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✓ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
The device offers excellent connectivity options with 5G support, allowing for fast download speeds of up to 2900 MBits/s. It is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 5 for seamless wireless connections, and also supports Bluetooth 5.4 for reliable pairing with accessories. The phone includes a USB Type-C port, an external memory slot, NFC, GPS, and a fingerprint scanner, offering a comprehensive range of features for modern use.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device is equipped with a video light for enhanced visibility in low-light environments. However, it does not feature sapphire glass for the display, a curved display, or an e-paper display.