# Fairphone 6 Plus begins direct U.S. sales

_Published Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:06 AM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Fairphone is selling its repairable Fairphone 6 Plus smartphone directly in the United States for the first time, according to The Verge. The source says the model has a better chip and 12GB of RAM, and reports that iFixit gave it a 10 out of 10 repairability score. Direct sales expand the company's access to U.S. buyers seeking phones designed for repair and longevity.

## Sources

- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/983375/fairphone-6-plus-framework-12-laptop-mutiny-mortal-shell-2)
- [New Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News](https://newatlas.com/mobile-technology/fairphone-6-plus-usa-launch/)

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Published: 2026-08-22T14:06:50.052Z
Story chronology: 2026-08-22T12:00:00.000Z
Retrieved: 2026-10-06T23:12:33.724Z
Publisher: Tech & Business (techandbusiness.org)