Leaked Fairphone 6 promo video unveils Essentials feature of brand-new slider

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Just hours before its launch, the Fairphone 6 can be seen in action in a leaked promotional video. The clip shows how easily the Fairphone 6 can be disassembled and repaired, but also reveals the function of the all-new slider.

Hannes Brecher (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 06/25/2025 🇩🇪

Long software support, easy repairs and comparatively fair, sustainable production are some of the highlights of the Fairphone 5. However, with a launch price of €699 and rather mediocre specifications, the smartphone didn't offer a particularly good price-to-performance ratio otherwise. The Fairphone 6 aims to improve on this, launching at €549 with more modern components.

According to previous leaks, the phone should be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. The display shrinks to 6.31 inches but is expected to feature a more modern 120Hz LTPO OLED panel. Fairphone is reportedly also opting for an easily replaceable 4,415mAh battery, a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultrawide camera and a 32MP selfie camera. Leaker @MysteryLupin has now published a promo video that shows the Fairphone 6 in action for the very first time.

The clip shows that the display and battery can be replaced relatively easily, but it also demonstrates the function of the new green slider on the right side of the phone. When this slider is pushed down, the Fairphone 6 activates a so-called “Essentials" mode. In this mode, the smartphone switches to a black-and-white user interface that is largely text-based. Its functionality is limited to basic features such as phone calls, text messages, the camera, music player and notes.

The Fairphone 6 will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, June 25, as indicated by a timer on the manufacturer's website. Therefore, all remaining features, specs and details regarding this new "Essential" mode should be confirmed.

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Editor of the original article: Hannes Brecher - Senior Tech Writer - 18037 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018

Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.

Translator: Enrico Frahn - Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer - 4724 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

Hannes Brecher, 2025-06-25 (Update: 2025-06-25)

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