But the FF5 does have the possibility for the use of dual SIM. One of them has to be an E-SIM. I would like to think that the same will be true with a Fairphone 6.
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The FP5 can use two SIM cards at the same time, however the second one is not a physical one. While if you’re used to two physical SIM cards this may be an issue, there are advantages from that, too. For instance you can easily download a SIM card when traveling outside of the EU and you can have several of them installed and only need to enable the one that you currently need - no need to shuffle around with tiny pieces of plastic. The often asked question “How old is your SIM card” when there are connection issues should be obsolete with the e-SIM, too. So all in all it doesn’t only have disadvantages.
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Welcome to the community forum.
No, we most probably don’t, as others thankfully pointed out already.
One more point …
Now that it’s clear you can use more than one SIM electronically, and even more than two since you can easily switch the active profile of several E-SIM profiles … how ecological is it to still produce a tiny card of plastic with a chip 
?
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Moved your question “We still need 2 sims sockets in the next FP, don’t we?” here as its rather a wish for future devices and I’m pretty sure the FP6 design is already set in stone.
As already mentioned I’m pretty sure we will see the same set-up as for FP4 and FP5, 1 physical SIM and 1 e-SIM slot.
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For me a “e-ink or equivalent tech” alternative screen would be something very interesting and very helpful.
When I travel (mostly by bike) and I want to use for instance OSMand~ to help me sometimes to return on my track (or get back to it when I lose it, on purpose or not ) and saving the battery is very interesting, and being able to read the screen with a high luminosity as well.
Also being able to read few books on the way would be appreciated.
So for regular usage would use regular screen and when traveling we just need to swap it with the e-ink (less than 3min) 
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I would love if they could work towards more modular in the sense that the interfaces/drivers could be more open so its easy for third parties to provide specialized modules. E.g. other sensors/camera, display or charging modules. Not sure about if this feasable at all, but having a third party market would certainly increase developer resources for things which fairphone would not be able to come up with.
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I don´t think I will be buying another Fairphone, if the support/communication does not improve significantly, but in general I would actually love to have a folding phone. I really hope that technology becomes /stays long lasting.
Finally having a phone again that I can actually have in my pants pockets while walking, sitting down or even biking sounds amazing.
Last time I could do that was probably before smartphones.
The Fairphone 6 seems to be very interesting mobile. But I wish to be able to have 3.5mm plug holes as well. So one can use wired headphones.
If Fairphone Starts making mobiles also with 3.5. Am I absolutely sure that would be a big seller
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I think most people run wireless via BT these days as it is useful for Sport activities.
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Many who, in addition to some form of sport, have switched more and more to wired headphones.
1 better sound
2 You only have the mobile to think about charging. No need to think about 2-3 devices that need power
4 many exercise halls here in Sweden. Have started to use 3.5 at some gear. Those who offer the form of media in the room.
5 The mobile phone consumes much less power with wired headphones.
6 here in Sweden, the mobiles with 3.5 mm have increased sharply in sales
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and then FP6 does away with external monitor 
hopefully FP7 comes sooner, or maybe some improved version of FP6 that allows external display
but yes, external display / desktop mode functionality should not be missing in FP7
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No need to start discussion about the pros and cons of audio jack again.
I’m sure all have already been mentioned several times in the topic
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Another good reason is health impact of prolonged use of BT headphones: https://ehtrust.org/new-study-bluetooth-headsets-linked-to-increased-thyroid-nodules/
For me also the headphone mini jack socket seems to be the most desired feature.
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Replacing battery that without required screw and tool must be preserved please—
this is Fairphone’s unique competitive advantage.
It is especially valuable for people who work outdoors for extended periods,
especially as well as in emergencies, natural disasters, or war situations.
It allows us to avoid relying on power banks,
and using batteries alternately **slows down battery degradation,
extends battery lifespan, and is more environmentally friendly.
We hope that Fairphone 7 will return to a design
that allows quick battery replacement without screws or tools please.
As for battery fixing stability:
We believe that using a snap-fit design(Snap-fit - Wikipedia) is far better
than replacing battery used screws or tool.
Thanks
Just for the “more enviroment friendly” part. Is it really better having a specific battery than only you can use for 1 singular phone or a power bank that you can share with others?
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Replaceable battery saving resources
- one battery module able to share 2 or more fairphones
- two or more battery modules also plug in a one fairphone interchangeably used
- Replaceable battery provid us more choice useing or not ,
about power bank
- Power banks indirectly drive the trend of overproducing integrated electronic devices, resulting in increased electronic waste.
- Power banks lack proper recycling systems, especially in developing and underdeveloped countries, leading to massive electronic waste and environmental pollution from toxic substances.
- Compared to replaceable batteries, power banks are more likely to shorten the lifespan of devices.
- Power banks generally have a short lifespan and cannot be repaired.
- Poorly made with low-quality materials, high replacement rate.
- Unsustainable energy supply chain.
- Lack of standardized designs leads to resource waste.
- Prolonged use of power banks to charge phones may harm phone health and pose safety risks.
- Redundant power supply structure duplicating that of the phone, leading to unnecessary resource usage.
- Frequent product iterations and consumer habits encourage overconsumption.
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Well, I hope they implement the new CEO’s stated intention to take the phone down to a lower price ~€400 and gain more followers for the movement, without compromising by leaning on all the Google cultism / privacy killing features too much.
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This: Continually changing form factor, making batteries only compatible with one version, could be improved by picking a size and sticking to it…
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Every version of the phone has its own size it seems. Cross version modules, or even just sticking to one size/form factor would really help
I recently got a backcover cracked, cover display cracked, inner display damaged Samsung Z-Flip 6. The device itself is of decent performance and usable to an extent. But the bigger issue to me is repairabulity. Samsung repair prices for spare parts and service is not consistent across Europe and also the selfrepair of a Z-Flip 6 is difficult compared to Fairphones. So I have been wondering what a Foldable version would like.
For me:
Similar screens to Z-Flip 6.
Easy self repair, IP-ratings are not as usable or needable for me.
Replaceable batteries.
Total customization of cover screen.
Two USB-C preferrably Thunderbolt ports. One for listening music and other one to charge it at the same time.
Notification LED
Micro SD slot
4 sim card slots.