The phone that you can truly fix by yourself is finally arriving in the US.

      A phone designed for repair rather than replacement has officially arrived in the United States.

      Most U.S. smartphone consumers tend to prefer well-known brands like Apple, Samsung, and Google. While it's undeniable that these companies offer outstanding devices, they all have shortcomings when it comes to repairability.

      If you break the display, you’ll face repair costs of over $300. Need to replace the battery? That will set you back at least $100, and even if you're willing to spend, self-repair isn’t an option.

      Fairphone believes this situation is unreasonable, and it has just introduced its DIY repair philosophy to the U.S. market.

      So, what makes the Fairphone truly repairable?

      A new display costs just $90, a USB-C port is priced at $20, and a new battery is available for $40. However, the affordability isn’t the only factor— the key difference is that you can purchase these parts and repair your phone yourself at home.

      The Fairphone features 12 modular components that you can swap out on your own, and it has received a perfect repairability score of 10/10 from iFixit. With a 5-year warranty and software support lasting until 2033, this phone is made to endure, rather than be traded in every year.

      The Fairphone Gen 6+, which is launching in the U.S., represents a modest upgrade from last year’s Gen 6 model. It comes equipped with the latest Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip and doubles the RAM to 12GB. It’s priced at $650 on Fairphone.com and is compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T networks.

      Why is Fairphone targeting the U.S. market at this time?

      According to Wired, Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck sees a gap in a market largely controlled by just two players. "The U.S. market is heavily duopolistic, with very limited real consumer choice," he told Wired. "Americans are fatigued by planned obsolescence, closed-box ecosystems, and expensive yearly upgrades."

      The U.S. has not been favorable for foreign smartphone brands, with OnePlus recently exiting the market after HMD, Sony, and others. Nonetheless, Fairphone states it is already in discussions with carriers and MVNOs to make its phone available in more retail locations.

      Nathan Proctor, director of the U.S. PIRG’s Right to Repair campaign, believes Fairphone’s entrance into the U.S. could inspire larger brands to reconsider their strategies. “It shows that it can be done; if companies wanted to create easily fixable modular products, they could,” he remarked.

      If you’re weary of treating your phone delicately until the next upgrade cycle, you might want to consider the Fairphone Gen 6+.

      Rachit is an experienced tech journalist with more than ten years of covering consumer technology.

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