Fairphone 3+
How long will it last?
Unofficially extendedSupported until September 2026 · Buy-by September 2024
Fairphone's original promise for this phone has lapsed, but updates keep arriving in practice — we track the observed window, currently September 2026, and label it as unofficially extended. Treat the remaining ~0.2 years as likely rather than guaranteed (verified June 2026).
Source: Fairphone's official policy · last verified 2026-06-18 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
874% above the under-$300 median ($7.13/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
An upgraded-camera Fairphone 3 with one of the longest support runs of any phone, getting its last patches in 2026.
Pros
- Support extended far beyond the original promise, ending only in 2026
- Upgraded 48MP camera modules drop into the original Fairphone 3 too
- Fully modular with removable battery and easy self-repair
Cons
- Snapdragon 632 and 4GB RAM are very slow by 2026
- Only 64GB storage and no official water resistance rating
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 5.65-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, Gorilla Glass 5 |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 48MP |
| front | 16MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 3,040 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired; user-removable battery |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 158 x 71.8 x 9.9 mm |
| Weight | 189 g |
| Materials | Recycled/fair-sourced materials, removable back, user-replaceable battery, modular repairable design |
| Water resistance | Splash resistant (no IP rating) |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 10 (upgradable to Android 13) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.0, NFC, USB-C, microSD, dual SIM |
| Update policy | ~6 years observed (unofficially extended — the original promise has lapsed but updates continue) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fairphone 3+ still supported in 2026?
Yes, but barely. Fairphone confirmed the final security update for the Fairphone 3 and 3+ rolls out in mid-2026, with software support ending around August 2026.
What is the difference between the Fairphone 3 and 3+?
The 3+ ships with upgraded 48MP rear and 16MP front camera modules and a new speaker module; those same modules can be retrofitted to the original Fairphone 3.
Should I still buy a Fairphone 3+ in 2026?
Only as a cheap, repairable secondary device. With updates ending in 2026 and an aging Snapdragon 632, it is past its prime for a main phone.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-18.