Overview
The Fairphone (Gen. 6) is a highly repairable, modular smartphone representing a significant step forward in hardware capability. The below information catalogs deeply technical chipset-level details, vital for reverse engineering and developing libre OS ports like Librephone, postmarketOS, and LineageOS.
Core Platform
- SoC (System-on-Chip): Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (SM7635)
- CPU: Octa-core (1x 2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)
- GPU: Adreno 710
- RAM: 8 GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 256 GB UFS 3.1 (Expandable via microSD)
Sensors & IMU
- Accelerometer & Gyroscope (6-axis IMU): TDK-InvenSense ICM-42630+ (Confirmed via platform block diagrams)
- Magnetometer (e-Compass): QST Corporation QMC6308 / QCM6308
- Ambient Light & Proximity: Sensortek STK36C61
- Barometer: Goertek / Infineon SPL07
- Biometrics: Side-mounted Fingerprint Reader & Facial Recognitio
Connectivity & Communications
- Modem: Qualcomm QLN5020
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Module: Qualcomm FastConnect 6700 (WCN6755) - Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.4 LE
- NFC Controller: Samsung S3NRN4VX (Confirmed via EMVCo LOA & Fairphone FAQ)
- eSIM Controller: S3FV9RR
Cameras
- Main Camera (Wide): 50 MP Sony Lytia 700C (IMX896) with OIS
- Ultrawide Camera: 13 MP OmniVision OV13B10
- Front Camera (Selfie): 32 MP Samsung S5KKD1 (KD1) with Autofocus
- ToF / Laser AF Sensor: STMicroelectronics L53L0CAV0DH
Audio & Haptics
- Audio Codec: Qualcomm WCD9378 (via SoundWire for microphones)
- Speaker Amplifier: Awinic AW88261FCR (via I2S)
- Linear Haptic Motor: Awinic AW86938FCR
Display & Power
- Display Panel: 6.31\" LTPO P-OLED (1-120Hz adaptive, 1116x2484), Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
- Touch Controller: EPH8621
- Power Management (PMIC) / Fuel Gauge: Qualcomm PMIV0108
- Battery: 4415 mAh Li-Ion (Removable, 30W wired charging support)
Physical Design & Modularity
- Dimensions & Weight: 156.5 x 73.3 x 9.6 mm (193 g)
- Certifications: IP55 (dust & water resistant), MIL-STD-810H compliant
- Modularity: 10/10 iFixit Repairability Score. Modular back panel, battery, and 12 replaceable components via Torx T5/Phillips #00 screws.
- External Ports: USB Type-C 2.0 (OTG)