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Fairphone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
Product A: Fairphone
95 of 162 known
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Product B: Samsung
84 of 162 known
Change Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
82 of 154 fields differ
- 45 different values
- 37 known for one only
- 23 the same
- 49 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 30WB: 45WSamsung is 15 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AFairphone: 73.3 × 156.6 mm
- BSamsung: 77.3 × 162 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 11 differ
Series
Model numbers
Not available
SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS, SM-M566BLGAINS, SM-M566BZKAINS, SM-M566BLGBINS, SM-M566BZKBINS2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Feed is for SKU SM-M566BLGBINS, model SM-M566B/DS. The 128 GB Black SKU feed has the same rows except storage.4Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/card/detail/newhybrisRead 13 October 2026Samsung India product card lists four SKUs: SM-M566BLGAINS Light Green 128 GB, SM-M566BZKAINS Black 128 GB, SM-M566BLGBINS Light Green 256 GB and SM-M566BZKBINS Black 256 GB.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
25 June 20252Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Announced 2025-06-25.
17 April 20255Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-m56-5g-segments-slimmest-smartphone-in-indiaRead 13 October 2026Samsung India newsroom article dated 17 April 2025 announces the launch.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026Announced 2025, April 17.
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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IN4Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/card/detail/newhybrisRead 13 October 2026Samsung India lists the product with a learn more button and no store price. The launch and sale in India are stated by the Samsung India newsroom. Other markets are not confirmed.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-m56-5g-segments-slimmest-smartphone-in-indiaRead 13 October 2026The launch is for India.
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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6years1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/smartphones/galaxy-m/galaxy-m-light-green-256gb-sm-m566blgbinsRead 13 October 2026Page section: stay up to date longer with 6x OS upgrades. The newsroom text gives 6 years of security updates. The spec feed gives an end date of 31 December 2030, which is shorter than six years from April 2025.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-m56-5g-segments-slimmest-smartphone-in-indiaRead 13 October 2026Text: 6 generations of Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates.
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
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Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/smartphones/galaxy-m/galaxy-m-light-green-256gb-sm-m566blgbinsRead 13 October 2026Page text: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on front and back.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-m56-5g-segments-slimmest-smartphone-in-indiaRead 13 October 2026Intro text: Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both the front and the back.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026
Back
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Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/smartphones/galaxy-m/galaxy-m-light-green-256gb-sm-m566blgbinsRead 13 October 2026Same text names Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the back. The newsroom calls it a premium glass back.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-m56-5g-segments-slimmest-smartphone-in-indiaRead 13 October 2026Text: premium glass back.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026
Dust and water rating
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Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
431.6ppi
382.4ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
880nits2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Type row: 880 nits (typ).
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
1,400nits1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Maker: up to 1400 nits auto, 2 nits minimum. The maker does not call the 1400 value HBM or HDR peak. GSMArena calls it peak.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Type row: 1400 nits (peak).
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
HDR101Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Maker lists HDR10.
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PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 31Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AFairphone 6
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.5 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.8 |
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A78 | 2.75 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A55 | 2 |
Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Samsung publishes the 2.75 GHz and 2 GHz speeds only. Core names come from GSMArena.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026Platform row: 4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55, matching the Samsung speeds.
Max CPU clock
2.5GHz
2.75GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AFairphone 6
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 1/1.56" | 1 | PDAF | Yes | 84.4° | Sony LYT-700C (IMX896) |
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | 1/3.06" | 1.12 | PDAF | Not available | 120° | OmniVision OV13B10 |
Source1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Main: 50MP, f/1.88, Sony LYTIA LYT-700C (IMX896), 1/1.56 inch, 1.0 um, FOV 84.4, OIS and EIS, autofocus. Ultra-wide: 13MP, f/2.2, OmniVision OV13B10, 1/3.06 inch, 1.12 um, FOV 120 degrees (108 degrees after calibration), EIS, autofocus. GSMArena lists the main aperture as f/1.6 and the maker value f/1.88 is stored. The PDAF type is from GSMArena.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Main 50 MP 1/1.56 inch 1.0 um PDAF OIS. Ultra-wide 13 MP f/2.2 1/3.06 inch 1.12 um PDAF. The GSMArena main aperture f/1.6 differs from the maker f/1.88.
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | PDAF | Yes |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | Not available | Not available |
| Macro | 2 | 2.4 | Not available | Not available |
Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Resolutions 50, 8 and 2 MP, F1.8, F2.2 and F2.4, rear autofocus yes, rear OIS yes. Samsung does not name the 2 MP camera. GSMArena calls it macro.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026Main 50 MP f/1.8 PDAF OIS, ultrawide 8 MP f/2.2, and a 2 MP macro.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
HDR, Panorama2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Features row: HDR, panorama.
Portrait, Pro, Pro video, Night, Food, Panorama, Macro, Slow motion, Hyperlapse, Single take, Dual rec, Super steady, Auto framing6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Camera chapter describes Photo, Video, Dual rec, Single take, Portrait, Pro and Pro video, Night, Food, Panorama, Macro, Slow motion and Hyperlapse modes plus Super steady and Auto framing.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AFairphone 6
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Video recording UHD 4K at 30 fps and slow motion 240 fps at HD, taken as 1280 x 720. The 1080p 60 fps row comes from GSMArena.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026Video row: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 and 60 fps.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Front camera
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Front cameras
AFairphone 6
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2 | 1/3.44" | 0.64 | 81.8° | Samsung KD1 |
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | Fixed | No |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AFairphone 6
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
Not availableFront autofocus
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No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Not available
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Network
6 of 10 differ
Network
GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Maker network block lists 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G. HSPA comes from the GSMArena technology row.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Technology row: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G.
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19002Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Exact India model SM-M566B/DS.
3G bands
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 20263G: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz as published.
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Samsung notation B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900).
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B711Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B26, B28, B66, B38, B40, B412Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026FDD B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B26, B28, B66 and TDD B38, B40, B41.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 20265G, NSA and SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/71/77/78.
5G modes
5G mmWave
Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
AAC, SBC, LC3, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, aptX Voice1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4 codecs: AAC, SBC, LC3, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, aptX Voice. No LDAC.
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Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout labels the fingerprint recognition sensor separately from the side button. GSMArena says under display and optical.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026Features row: fingerprint under display, optical.
Face unlock
Not available
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Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall sensor1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
LRA vibration motor with variable intensity1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026LRA vibration motor with variable intensity.
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
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5,000mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/smartphones/galaxy-m/galaxy-m-light-green-256gb-sm-m566blgbinsRead 13 October 2026Footnote and spec table: typical capacity 5000 mAh.2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical): 5000.
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Li-ion1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 20262Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Li-Ion 4415 mAh, removable.
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Claimed battery life
AFairphone 6
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Talk time | 19.63 |
| Web browsing | 17.98 |
| Video playback | 14.95 |
| Standby | 521 |
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 26 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
QC 2/3/4+, USB PD, PPS1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
0.487W/kg1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Max SAR head (10g) 0.487 W/kg.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026SAR EU row: 0.49 W/kg (head), consistent with the maker 0.487.
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SAR body (EU)
1.388W/kg1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Max SAR body (10g) 1.388 W/kg. The limb value of 1.388 W/kg is not stored.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026SAR EU row: 1.39 W/kg (body), consistent with the maker 1.388.
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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