June 18, 2025 – The highly anticipated Fairphone 6, the next iteration of the champion for repairable and sustainable smartphones, has had its cover blown significantly ahead of any official announcement. A cascade of retailer listings appearing across Europe and tech blogs, seemingly triggered by an initial pricing leak, has revealed key specifications, design, and pricing for the upcoming ethical device.
The leaks started gaining traction yesterday after a pricing tip surfaced online (Initial Leak via @MysteryLupin). This appears to have been the catalyst, prompting several major European electronics retailers to prematurely activate their Fairphone 6 product pages.
German Retailer Confirms Specs and Price: Most notably, German tech giant SCC listed the Fairphone 6 in detail (SCC Fairphone 6 Listing), albeit briefly before likely being taken down. The listing confirmed several crucial details:
- Model: Horizon Black (v1)
- Storage: 256GB
- RAM: 8GB
- Price: €799.00 (including 19% VAT)
Swiss Listing Adds Weight: Adding fuel to the fire, Swiss retailer Fnac.ch also listed the device (Fnac.ch Fairphone 6 Listing), corroborating the Horizon Black color option, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage configuration. While their price wasn't visible in the cached link, it aligns with the expectation set by the German leak.
Tech Blog Analysis: Tech outlet GSMGoTech quickly compiled the scattered information into a coherent overview (GSMGoTech Fairphone 6 Analysis). Their report highlights what appears to be significant upgrades over the Fairphone 5, particularly focusing on the processor – strongly rumored to be a major leap forward in performance, addressing a common critique of previous models. While design changes seem evolutionary, maintaining the modular, repairable ethos, the internal boost is seen as critical for attracting a broader audience.
The Big Reveal: Performance & Price Point: The most tantalizing detail confirmed by these leaks is the move to a significantly more powerful chipset. If the reports hold, this directly tackles the performance gap that sometimes deterred potential buyers drawn to Fairphone's ethical stance but needing higher power. The €799 price point positions the Fairphone 6 firmly in the upper mid-range segment, reflecting the cost of sustainable manufacturing, modularity, and the expected performance upgrade.
Where to (Eventually) Buy: While official channels aren't open yet, Amazon is expected to be a major retailer once the Fairphone 6 launches. An Amazon placeholder link has also begun circulating (Amazon Fairphone 6 Placeholder), though it currently leads to a generic page or search result. This will likely become the active product page upon launch.
Fairphone's Silence: As of now, Fairphone itself has not officially commented on the leaks or confirmed the specifications and pricing. The company typically prefers controlled announcements focusing on its sustainability mission and repairability features. This unscheduled retailer reveal, likely prompted by the initial price leak, has undoubtedly disrupted their planned launch cadence.
What This Means: For consumers waiting for a truly repairable phone that doesn't compromise heavily on performance, the Fairphone 6 leaks are promising. The projected specs suggest a device that finally maries strong ethics with competitive power. The €799 price tag, while higher than its predecessor, reflects the cost of these advancements and Fairphone's commitment to fair labor and longevity. While we await official confirmation and full details from Fairphone, the cat is well and truly out of the bag: the Fairphone 6 is coming, it's faster, and it will cost €799 for the 8GB/256GB model. The era of the powerful, ethical modular phone might just be dawning.
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