Privacy, easy repairability, and software support until 2033: Europe's new deGoogled, eco-friendly phone with an open-source operating system. Fairphone 6+ with e/OS.
The majority of smartphones have a lifespan of just a few years and rely heavily on Google's Android ecosystem, which compromises users' privacy.
It's getting time for a switch. The Fairphone 6+ (from the Dutch electronics manufacturer Fairphone) is designed to be opened so that you can take it apart and replace components with newer ones whenever you want, allowing you to keep it for as long as you like. Twelve components, including the battery, cameras, USB-C port and display, can be replaced with just a screwdriver. The phone also comes with a five-year warranty and will receive software updates until 2033.
In partnership with French developer Murena, the Gen 6+ runs /e/OS: a fully open-source, 'de-Googled' version of Android. It's built so that switching away from Google doesn't require you to become a power user. Murena's advanced privacy toggles and backup system are already integrated.
In terms of hardware, it has a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, 12 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz OLED display. And, as of this week, this combination of longevity and privacy is available outside of Europe for the first time, as Fairphone has launched the Gen 6+ directly in the US too!
Do you think it's a good, competitive phone in terms of privacy and durability, considering it's currently priced at around 699€ for a European phone manufacturer?
Source and more info: https://www.fairphone.com/de/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus-e-operating-system