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De-Googled Android · Fairphone · Netherlands

Fairphone (Gen. 6) and (Gen. 6+) with /e/OS

On sale Sold to US buyers microG /e/OS

Ships with: /e/OS

Touchscreen · 6.31" · 8 GB RAM · 128 GB · 4,415 mAh · 193 g · 156.57 × 73.28 × 9.6 mm

Checked against the makers' own pages · Last reviewed October 15, 2026

Fairphone's modular sixth-generation phone is sold with /e/OS, a version of Android without Google apps, in two models: the original Fairphone (Gen. 6) from June 2025 and the faster Gen. 6+ launched on Aug. 18, 2026. In the US you buy the /e/OS version from Murena, the company behind /e/OS, at US$649.99 (Gen. 6) or US$699.99 (Gen. 6+) as of Oct. 15, 2026. Murena recommends it only on T-Mobile and T-Mobile-based carriers. [1][2][3][4]

Price
US$649.99 (Gen. 6) or US$699.99 (Gen. 6+) at Murena's US store; €649 / €699 at Fairphone (Oct. 15, 2026) [1][2][5]
Availability
On sale; Gen. 6+ is the newer model (launched Aug. 18, 2026), Gen. 6 is still sold [1][2][3]
Where it's sold
/e/OS version sold in the US by Murena; in Europe by Murena and Fairphone [1][5][8][10]
Google apps
No Google apps; microG (an open-source stand-in for Google Play services) built into /e/OS [2][13]
Apps
App Lounge (Play Store catalogue, F-Droid open-source apps and web apps); no in-app purchases [1][14]
Software updates
Murena: at least 8 years of software support; Fairphone: software support until 2033 [1][5]
Released
Gen. 6: June 25, 2025; Gen. 6+: Aug. 18, 2026 [3][4]
Carriers
Murena recommends T-Mobile and its MVNOs only; not compatible with Verizon; has AT&T's main LTE bands, but AT&T isn't on Murena's list [1][5][12]
US networks
LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 66, 71 and more; Murena recommends T-Mobile and its MVNOs; not compatible with Verizon [1]
Models
Gen. 6 (Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 8 GB RAM) and the newer Gen. 6+ (Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 12 GB RAM) [3]
Google apps
None preinstalled; Murena says no Google apps or services come on the phone. [2]
US carriers
Murena recommends T-Mobile and its MVNOs only and says it isn't compatible with Verizon. [1]
Battery
4,415 mAh, removable [1]
Software support
Murena lists /e/OS (AOSP 16) with at least 8 years of software support. [1]
On this page
  1. Specifications
  2. Gen. 6 or Gen. 6+: which one is current?
  3. Where it is sold and how to get one
  4. Will it work in the US?
  5. Apps and Google
  6. Software support
  7. What's different
  8. Questions people ask

Gen. 6 or Gen. 6+: which one is current?

Both are on sale. The Fairphone (Gen. 6) launched on June 25, 2025. The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) launched in Europe and the US on Aug. 18, 2026 and is the newer model. Fairphone's comparison lists the chip and memory as the differences, and the Gen. 6+ adds a Cobalt Blue colour. Murena sells both with 256 GB of storage, while Fairphone's European /e/OS page lists 128 GB for the Gen. 6:

Gen. 6Gen. 6+
ChipSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (Fairphone EU /e/OS page)128 GB256 GB
Storage (Murena)256 GB256 GB
/e/OS price at Murena USUS$649.99US$699.99

Prices as of Oct. 15, 2026. Murena sells both with its /e/OS; Fairphone also sells both with /e/OS in Europe, next to its standard Android versions. [1][2][3][4][5]

Specifications

Display6.31-inch LTPO OLED, 1116 x 2484, 10-120 Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i [1][5]
ChipGen. 6: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. Gen. 6+: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 [5]
RAMGen. 6: 8 GB. Gen. 6+: 12 GB [1][2][5]
Storage256 GB at Murena (Fairphone's EU /e/OS page lists 256 GB for the Gen. 6+ and 128 GB for the Gen. 6 in its model comparison); microSD up to 2 TB [1][2][5]
Battery4,415 mAh, removable [1][5]
ChargingFairphone: 27 W fast charging (30 W peak), 50% in 30 minutes. Murena: 50% in 20 minutes with a 30 W charger. No wireless charging [1][5]
Dimensions156.57 x 73.28 x 9.6 mm (Fairphone); Murena lists 156.5 x 73.3 x 9.6 mm [1][5]
Weight193 g (Fairphone); Murena lists 195 g [1][5]
Rear camera50 MP main (Sony LYTIA LYT-700C, optical stabilization), 13 MP ultra-wide [1][5]
Front camera32 MP [1][5]
2G/3G bands2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. 3G: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz (Fairphone); Murena lists 3G bands B1/B2/B5/B8 [1][5]
4G LTE bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66, 71 [1][5]
5G bandsn1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78 (Murena's US page also lists n48); no mmWave [1][5]
SIMOne nano-SIM plus one eSIM; only one can use 5G at a time [1][5]
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC [1][5]
Water/dust ratingIP55 [5]
Headphone jackNo; audio through USB-C [5]
Fingerprint / face unlockFingerprint sensor in the power button; Class 1 face unlock [5]
OS versionMurena /e/OS v4.0 (Fairphone's model comparison, Oct. 2026) [5]

Where it is sold and how to get one

In the US, the /e/OS version comes from Murena's US store. Murena and the /e/OS team announced in November 2025 that the Gen. 6 was no longer on pre-order in the US, and it opened US pre-orders for the Gen. 6+ on Aug. 18, 2026. Murena says it ships to the USA with all duties and taxes included and that all its phones are carrier unlocked. Returns are accepted within 14 days.

Fairphone's own US store sells the Gen. 6+ with Android 16 (US$649.99 as of Oct. 15, 2026), not the /e/OS version. Fairphone says US owners get five years of warranty; Murena says Fairphone offers the warranty extension on the /e/OS models after you register the phone.

In Europe, you can buy the /e/OS version from Murena or from the Fairphone shop. The French company iodé also sells the Fairphone 6 and 6+ with its own system, iodéOS, from 639,00€ (Gen. 6) and 699€ (Gen. 6+) as of Oct. 15, 2026. [1][2][3][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

Will it work in the US?

Murena's US page says: "We only recommend using this phone on T-Mobile and its MNVOs. This phone isn't compatible with Verizon network." It lists T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Tello, Red Pocket (T-Mobile version), Ultra Mobile, Simple Mobile, Ting, SpeedTalk and GCI (Alaska) as supported carriers. AT&T is not on that list.

The phone supports VoLTE (voice calls over 4G) and Wi-Fi calling "if supported by carrier". Its published LTE bands include 2, 4, 5, 12, 66 and 71, and its 5G bands include n41, n71 and n77. There is no mmWave 5G. Those LTE bands include the ones AT&T lists for its 4G network (2, 4/66, 5 and 12/17), but AT&T has not said the phone works, and Murena does not recommend it there. Murena also notes that call forwarding can't be set in /e/OS settings; use your carrier's app or website. See phone bands and US carriers for background, and check with your carrier. [1][5][12]

Apps and Google

The phone comes with no Google apps or Google services. /e/OS includes microG, an open-source replacement for Google Play services that handles things like push notifications and location for apps that expect Google. Apps install from App Lounge, which pulls free apps from the Google Play Store catalogue (you can sign in anonymously), open-source apps from F-Droid, and web apps.

Murena says most Android apps can be installed, that in-app purchases aren't supported, and that some apps that depend heavily on Google services may not run properly. Fairphone's /e/OS page links to community lists of banking and government apps so you can check yours first; Murena accepts returns within 14 days. More in our /e/OS and microG pages. [1][2][5][13][14]

Software support

Murena lists the phone with /e/OS based on AOSP 16 (Android 16) and "at least 8 years of software support", and says it publishes updates at least every 2 months. Fairphone lists software support for the Gen. 6 family until 2033 and says long-term /e/OS support is provided by Murena. The /e/OS documentation shows a locked bootloader is supported on this phone, and Murena's spec sheet lists "Bootloader locked: Yes". [1][5][15]

What's different

- Repairable: Fairphone says 12 parts are user-replaceable, and the battery, display, USB-C port and back cover can be swapped in under 5 minutes. - Side switch: a button you can set to turn the camera and microphone off, switch to Do Not Disturb or turn on the torch (Murena). - Materials: Fairphone says 51% of the phone by weight is fair or recycled material. - Warranty: up to 5 years when registered with Fairphone, per Murena's product page. [1][5]

Questions people ask

Can I buy the Fairphone 6 with /e/OS in the US?

Yes. Murena's US store sells the Gen. 6 for US$649.99 and the Gen. 6+ for US$699.99 as of Oct. 15, 2026. Fairphone's own US store sells only the Gen. 6+ with Android 16. [1][2][8][9]

Does the Fairphone 6 with /e/OS work on Verizon or AT&T?

Murena says it isn't compatible with Verizon and recommends only T-Mobile and T-Mobile-based carriers. AT&T is not on Murena's carrier list for this phone. [1]

What is the difference between the Fairphone Gen. 6 and Gen. 6+?

Fairphone says the Gen. 6+ has the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip and 12 GB of RAM, against the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 8 GB in the Gen. 6, and comes in a new Cobalt Blue. Storage is listed differently by seller: Fairphone's European /e/OS page shows 128 GB for the Gen. 6 and 256 GB for the Gen. 6+, while Murena sells both with 256 GB. [1][2][3][5]

Can I install Google's Android on it later?

Murena says technically yes, but it does not support stock Android on this phone and its customer support may be limited if you switch. [1]

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