# E-Waste-Neutral Smartphones Fairphone Gen. 6+ Will Be Backed by Seven Years of Software Updates By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-08-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-gen-6 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2238465/fairphone-is-finally-releasing-its-first-official-handset-in-the-us/) & [fairphone](https://www.fairphone.com/)  The Fairphone Gen. 6+ smartphone is the company's first handset to be officially launched in the US as part of its initiative to expand access and prioritize [sustainable connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairphone-1). The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage that can be expanded via microSD. The smartphone sports a 6.3-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a [triple-lens camera system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossibot-f107-pro) on the rear that puts the 50MP Sony Lytia 700C sensor in the spotlight. The Fairphone Gen. 6+ is made out of more than 50% fair or recycled materials by weight and is being positioned by the brand as the only full [e-waste-neutral smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fariphone-accessories) on the US market. Image Credit: Fairphone ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 91% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **E-waste-neutral Devices:** Certified circular hardware models create differentiation for electronics brands as consumers and enterprises seek lower-impact alternatives to conventional smartphones. - **Long-life Software Support:** Extended update commitments reshape device value by reducing replacement cycles and strengthening trust in sustainable mobile technology. - **Modular Sustainable Smartphones:** Repairable and material-conscious handset designs introduce new competitive space around longevity, ownership transparency, and reduced electronic waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Sustainability-led product engineering presents growth potential for brands developing premium devices with recycled materials and longer usable lifespans. - **Mobile Telecommunications:** Carrier and retail partnerships around ethical smartphones can expand access to greener connectivity options in mainstream device markets. - **Circular Economy:** E-waste-neutral certification and recycled-material sourcing support emerging business models tied to responsible manufacturing, refurbishment, and device recovery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Photography Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-edge-70-pro.md) - [Compact Flagship Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15t.md) - [Slender Mid-Range Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorolaedge-2026.md) - [Battery-Focused Productivity Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-reno15-f.md) - [Durable Game-Changing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-pop-x-5g.md) - [Transparent Budget Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-4b.md) - [Airy Productivity Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-16.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Flagship Next-Gen Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-15.md)