Fairphone cables and chargers

Here, you can learn all about our cables and chargers. Our cables feature 100% recycled plastics, 100% recycled copper, and have higher than industry average bend test standards. Our EU chargers feature 98% recycled plastics, 100% recycled copper-zinc alloy, and paper packaging.

What types of cables does Fairphone sell?

We sell three different cables:

a USB 2 cable of 100 cm
a USB 2 cable of 250 cm
a USB 3.2 cable of 100 cm

The table below shows the specifications of the different cables.

USB Type	USB 2	USB 2	USB 3.2
Length	100 cm	250 cm	100 cm
Diameter	4.5 mm	4.5 mm	5.5 mm
Colour	Black with gray pattern	Black with gray pattern	Black with gray pattern
Included Adapter	Detachable USB-A to USB-C adapter	Detachable USB-A to USB-C adapter	Detachable USB-A to USB-C adapter
Included organiser stripe	Modular Organizer Stripes	Modular Organizer Stripes	Modular Organizer Stripes
Transfer speed	480 Mbps	480 Mbps	20 Gbps
Video transmission	No video transmission	No video transmission	4k@120Hz, 8k@30Hz
Maximum power	240W (48V, 5A)	240W (48V, 5A)	240W (48V, 5A)
Charging protocols	PD 3.1, EPR, PPS, QC4+	PD 3.1, EPR, PPS, QC4+	PD 3.1, EPR, PPS, QC4+
E-maker chip	yes	yes	yes
VBUS resistance	< 0.1 mΩ	< 0.1 mΩ	< 0.1 mΩ
Warranty	Legal guarantee + one-year extended warranty*	Legal guarantee + one-year extended warranty*	Legal guarantee + one-year extended warranty*

*The duration of your legal guarantee is determined by the national consumer protection laws of your country of residence (typically two years in the EU). The one-year Fairphone extended warranty applies automatically in addition to this for items bought on or after May 6, 2025.

What types of chargers does Fairphone offer?

We sell two EU chargers:

30W charging
65W charging

30W chargers are for phones. 65W chargers are powerful enough for laptops. Do make sure to buy the right one if you intend to charge bigger electronic devices!

You can find the specifications below:

Charger type	30W EU	65W EU	30W UK (no longer available)
Dimensions excluding plug	32 mm x 32 mm x 35 mm	42 mm x 32 mm x 58 mm	90 mm x 28 mm x 47 mm
Ports	1x USB-C	2x USB-C, 1x USB-A	1x USB-C, 1x USB-A
Color	Black	Black	Black
Maximum power output	30W	65W	30W
Charging protocol	PD3.0 30W; 5V 9V 12V 15V 20V, PPS 3.3 V - 11 V @ 3A, 3.3-16V @ up to 2A QC3.0, SAMSUNG AFC 9V FCP 5.0V 9.0V 12.0V; APPLE 5V2.4A	PD3.0, PPS :3.3-21V3.0A; DCP 5V1.5A;BC1.2 QC2.0/QC3.0/QC4+; AFC;FCP;SCP;APPLE; Samsung; MTK PE+2.0	n/a
Efficiency	up to 90%	up to 90%	up to 82%
Standby Power Draw	< 0.1 W	< 0.25 W	0.052W
Current Leakage	< 250 uA	< 250 uA	n/a
Input voltage	under and overprotection	under and overprotection	100-240 V
Output voltage	under and overprotection	under and overprotection	n/a
Output circuit	overprotection	overprotection	n/a
Short circuit	protection	protection	n/a
USB	overvoltage and weak short circuit protection	overvoltage and weak short circuit protection	n/a
Warranty	Legal guarantee + one-year extended warranty*	Legal guarantee + one-year extended warranty*	Legal guarantee

How does the 65W charger distribute power when multiple devices are connected?

The charger has two USB-C ports (first and middle) and one USB-A port. The power each port delivers depends on how many ports are used at the same time.

Using a Single Port

Port Used	Power Output
First USB-C only	65W
Middle USB-C only	65W
USB-A only	30W

Using Two Ports Simultaneously

Ports Used	Power Output
First USB-C + Middle USB-C	First: 45W, Middle: 20W
First USB-C + USB-A	First: 45W, USB-A: 18W
Middle USB-C + USB-A	Middle: 7.5W, USB-A: 7.5W ⚠️ Significantly lower output

Using All Three Ports

Ports Used	Power Output
First USB-C + Middle USB-C + USB-A	First: 45W, Middle: 7.5W, USB-A: 7.5W

Note: The First USB-C port always gets priority (up to 45W) when more than one port is used.

Charger and cable warranties

For items bought on or after May 6, 2025: All cables and chargers are covered by the statutory legal guarantee of your country, plus an automatic one-year Fairphone extended warranty. No extra registration or sign-up is needed.

For items bought before May 6, 2025: Chargers and cables are covered by your standard national legal guarantee.

Good to know: The exact duration of your standard legal guarantee depends entirely on the consumer protection laws of your country of residence. For example, in the EU, this is a minimum of two years.

How can I troubleshoot charging issues?

In case you have issues with charging - and have ruled out damaged or incompatible equipment - you can use our troubleshooting tool to guide you towards a solution.

Why doesn't Fairphone include charging equipment with its phones?

Since most households have a compatible charger available, this is an effective way to prevent e-waste.

If you do not have the compatible equipment to charge the battery of your device at home, you can buy these chargers and cables in our shop.

Only use compatible and undamaged charging equipment to prevent issues and damage to your battery, phone, or worse.

Not sure if your equipment is compatible? You can verify what the minimum requirements for charging your battery in this article.

What are Fairphone's sustainability efforts regarding cables and chargers?

We aim to set a high standard for durable electronics using ethical materials and responsible production. We are expanding into sustainable accessories like cables and chargers with a focus on longevity, fair sourcing, and good working conditions. Our sustainability efforts include using recycled materials, green energy, and striving for e-waste neutrality.

We also prioritize fair working conditions to support living wages, Fair-mined materials, and worker voice programs in factories.

If after reading the article you need more help, contact our Customer Support.

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