Key Takeaways
1. The Fairphone 6 is not officially available in North America but can be purchased through Murena, which offers a de-Googled version.
2. The Murena Fairphone 6 costs $899 in the US, significantly higher than its European prices of €649 (~$765) for e/OS/ and €599 (~$706) for the regular Android model.
3. The phone is unlocked for any carrier, works with T-Mobile and its MVNOs, but is not compatible with Verizon.
4. It is available in three colors: Cloud White, Forest Green, and Horizon Black, with shipping starting in August.
5. The Murena Fairphone 6 comes with a 5-year warranty, but parts for the device are currently unavailable.
The Fairphone 6 was revealed in Europe at the end of June, marking the newest version of Fairphone’s eco-friendly smartphone. Sadly, similar to earlier models, Fairphone does not officially market the phone in North America. However, there is a method for US residents who wish to obtain Fairphone’s devices.
Availability in the US
As with past versions, the Fairphone 6 can be purchased in the US via Murena, a company that specializes in providing de-Googled editions of certain Android phones and tablets. This means the Fairphone 6 sold through Murena comes pre-installed with e/OS/, just like the Pixel Tablet (which is available on Amazon for $499 with Speaker Dock) that was announced earlier this year.
Pricing and Specifications
The Fairphone 6, referred to as Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6) on the product page, is on sale at Murena for $899. This price is much higher than the €649 (~$765) cost of the e/OS/ variant sold in Europe and the €599 (~$706) cost of the regular Android model. The Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6) is unlocked for any carrier, and the product listing clearly states that the phone works with T-Mobile and its MVNOs, but it is not compatible with Verizon.
Murena offers the Fairphone 6 in three color options: Cloud White, Forest Green, and Horizon Black, with shipping set to begin in August. The Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6) comes with a 5-year warranty that includes the standard 2-year warranty plus the additional extension provided by Fairphone. Unfortunately, as of now, Murena does not have any parts for the Fairphone 6 in stock, but this could change since they do sell parts for the Fairphone 4.
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