Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US
Fairphone is officially launching its modular, repairable smartphone in the US market, offering users the ability to replace components like screens and batteries easily. The device features a 5-year warranty and a focus on ethical sourcing of materials.
Why it matters
The entry of Fairphone into the US market challenges the industry standard of planned obsolescence and promotes the 'right to repair' movement.
Your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel have a 1-year warranty. Unless you cough up extra dough for an extended service plan, you'll pay a hefty fee if you damage the screen and need a replacement (around $329 for an iPhone 17 done directly from Apple).
But it doesn't have to be this way. What if you could order the part from the manufacturer and do the repair yourself? That dream is finally being realized for American consumers, thanks to Fairphone. The Dutch company is bringing its repairable and sustainably built Android smartphone—the Fairphone (Gen 6+)—to the US. Each one comes with a screwdriver.
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