PhoneLifespan

How long do Fairphone phones get updates?

Industry-leading: 5-7 major Android upgrades + 8 years of security (Fairphone 6: 8 years to 2033; Fairphone 5: through 2031, targeting 2033)Official

Fairphone is the industry leader in longevity, officially committing to 8 (and aiming for up to 10) years of software support, backed by a fully modular, user-repairable design with removable batteries, officially sold spare parts and a 5-year warranty. Its sustainability and right-to-repair focus make support length a core product promise.

Source: Fairphone's policy documentation · verified 2026-06-18

Fairphone phones losing support in 2026 and 2027

These Fairphone phones lose their security updates this year or next — plan a replacement before the date, not after.

Fairphone
3
$170
$158.68/mo
2019◆ Buy-by Sep 20242026
Avoid buying1 months left
Fairphone
3+
$200
$139.59/mo
2020◆ Buy-by Sep 20242026
Avoid buying1 months left
Fairphone
4
$300
$21.51/mo
2021◆ Buy-by Sep 20252027
Avoid buying13 months left

Don't buy these new anymore

Their Buy-By date (end of support minus 24 months) has passed — a purchase today gets less than two years of safe use.

Fairphone
3
$170
$158.68/mo
2019◆ Buy-by Sep 20242026
Avoid buying1 months left
Fairphone
3+
$200
$139.59/mo
2020◆ Buy-by Sep 20242026
Avoid buying1 months left
Fairphone
4
$300
$21.51/mo
2021◆ Buy-by Sep 20252027
Avoid buying13 months left

Every Fairphone phone we track

Sorted by how much safe life is left — soonest to die first. Tap any for the full breakdown.

Showing all 5 phones

Avoid — unsupported or nearly
Fairphone 3$170
Fairphone 3+$200
Fairphone 4$300
Safe to buy
Fairphone 5$600
Fairphone 6$899
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