Regulations from the EU may compel Apple to enhance the replaceability of iPhone batteries. This requirement extends to other mobile devices available in the EU over the coming years. In the meantime, options for purchasing a phone with a removable battery are quite limited. The concept of a phone featuring a replaceable battery, once widely accepted, has gradually diminished in popularity, giving way to sleeker batteries that contribute to more compact designs. Furthermore, designing batteries that are difficult to access without specialized tools enables manufacturers to produce devices with improved water and dust resistance ratings. However, one brand stands out from the norm by creating a contemporary phone that offers easy part replacements. This phone is the Fairphone (Gen. 6).
The Fairphone (Gen. 6) operates on Android (which is undergoing a significant redesign) or Murena /e/OS, boasting modern specifications such as a 6.31-inch P-OLED screen with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a brightness of up to 1400 nits, along with a 50 MP camera capable of recording video up to 4K at 30 FPS. While that’s impressive, the remarkable aspect is the straightforward part replacement ability. Instead of acquiring a new phone when the battery starts to lose its efficiency or fails, you can effortlessly swap in a new one, saving money and minimizing electronic waste.
The Fairphone (Gen. 6) battery is priced at around $45 — though as the cost is in euros, it may vary. Fairphone asserts that the device can last up to two days on a single charge and can reach 50% charge in just 20 minutes. Replacing the battery in this device requires only a Torx T5 screwdriver and a few minutes of your time. Here’s the procedure for changing the battery:
<p.This entire process should require approximately 5 minutes to finish. While it's not as swift as swapping a battery in an old flip phone, which could take mere seconds, it is significantly quicker than utilizing a heat gun and prying tools to access the internals.
