{"id":168724,"date":"2026-10-02T17:04:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T15:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/murena.com\/?p=168724"},"modified":"2026-10-02T17:04:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T15:04:37","slug":"murena-gs6-gs6-pro-the-affordable-sustainable-smartphone-without-google-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/murena-gs6-gs6-pro-the-affordable-sustainable-smartphone-without-google-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Murena GS6 &amp; GS6 PRO: The affordable, sustainable smartphone without Google\u00a0(+FAQs)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Murena GS6 &amp; GS6 PRO: The affordable, sustainable smartphone without Google\u00a0(+FAQs)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The perfect smartphone isn\u2019t one that \u201cjust works\u201d and aligns with your ethical values &#8211; it\u2019s also one that lasts a long time.<br>With the Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO &#8211; an affordable, sustainable device without Google &#8211; we\u2019re proving that sustainability and affordability can go hand in hand.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Murena GS6 &amp; GS6 PRO run \/e\/OS, the unique operating system that truly respects peoples\u2019 privacy. If this OS is new to you, feel free to take a look at https:\/\/e.foundation\/e-os\/ to understand more about Big Tech surveillance and why you should care about your privacy \u2013 even if you have nothing to hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you\u2019re particularly interested in the Murena GS6 &amp; GS6 PRO running \/e\/OS, you can jump to the question that interests you most or post your own question in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Questions and answers about the Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/murena.com\/murena-gs6-gs6-pro-the-affordable-sustainable-smartphone-without-google-faqs\/#sustainable\">What makes the Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO sustainable?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/murena.com\/murena-gs6-gs6-pro-the-affordable-sustainable-smartphone-without-google-faqs\/#difference\">What\u2019s the difference between the Murena GS6 and the GS6 PRO?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/murena.com\/murena-gs6-gs6-pro-the-affordable-sustainable-smartphone-without-google-faqs\/#button\">Does the Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO have a customizable side button or a kill switch?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/murena.com\/murena-gs6-gs6-pro-the-affordable-sustainable-smartphone-without-google-faqs\/#price\">How much does the Murena GS6 \/ GS6 PRO cost, and where can I buy it?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/murena.com\/murena-gs6-gs6-pro-the-affordable-sustainable-smartphone-without-google-faqs\/#table\">Murena GS6 vs. Google Pixel 9a vs. Apple iPhone 14 Pro (refurbished)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sustainable\">What makes the Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO sustainable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To address the device&#8217;s environmental friendliness:&nbsp;The Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO&nbsp;are&nbsp;assembled in Germany&nbsp;using renewable energy and shipped in&nbsp;plastic-free packaging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important point regarding sustainability is of course the fact that you can repair your device yourself.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repairing Big Tech devices can be difficult or even impossible without relying on the manufacturer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast,&nbsp;you can easily replace the following spare parts&nbsp;of the Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Display module<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery cover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIM card holder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to\u00a0take a look at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/murena.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RepairGuide_GS6__GS6Pro.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>GS6 &amp; GS6 PRO repair guide<\/u><\/a>.*\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you need to replace any of the above-mentioned parts of your Murena GS6 or GS6 PRO,\u00a0simply\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/murena.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>reach out to our support team<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more detailed comparison between the\u00a0Murena GS6 \/ GS6 PRO, the Pixel 9a\u00a0and the iPhone 14 Pro (refurbished), you can jump to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/murena.com\/murena-gs6-gs6-pro-the-affordable-sustainable-smartphone-without-google-faqs\/#table\">comparison table<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>Please note that not all of these spare parts are available for your Murena device, but only those mentioned in the above list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"difference\">What\u2019s the difference between the Murena GS6 and the GS6 PRO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Both models share the same hardware:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6.67\u2033 FHD+ OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 GB of RAM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identical cameras: 64 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide, 2 MP macro, 32 MP selfie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removable battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP68 protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eSIM support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The GS6 Pro simply doubles the internal storage to 256 GB (vs. 128 GB on the GS6) for \u20ac449, while the GS6 starts at \u20ac369. Both models support microSD cards up to 1 TB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"button\">Does the Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO have a customizable side button or a kill switch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO have a customizable side button that can be used for quick access to enable or disable different modes or functions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cameras and microphone\u00a0(works just like a software based kill switch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not disturb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flight mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torch light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark and light mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery saver\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s fully up to you which of these modes or features you\u2019d like to activate with one simple switch. Let us know what\u2019s your favorite option and if you\u2019ve already tried it in the comments!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"price\">How much does the Murena GS6 \/ GS6 PRO cost, and where can I buy it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO are available on murena.com:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Murena GS6: \u20ac369<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Murena GS6 PRO: \u20ac449\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>and can be purchased in&nbsp;Europe and Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table\">Murena GS6 vs. Google Pixel 9a\u00a0vs.\u00a0Apple iPhone 14 Pro (refurbished)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be hesitating between different devices&nbsp;in the same price range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With \/e\/OS on&nbsp;the Murena GS6 \/ GS6 PRO, you can be sure that your privacy&nbsp;is respected and trackers are blocked. This, along with easy repairability, makes&nbsp;it&nbsp;a solid choice for more conscious users, putting&nbsp;it&nbsp;clearly ahead of Big Tech smartphones like the Pixel 9a or the iPhone 14 Pro.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Murena GS6 &amp; GS6 PRO<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Google Pixel 9a<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Apple iPhone 14 Pro (refurbished)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac369-\u20ac449<\/td><td>\u20ac399-\u20ac449<\/td><td>\u20ac399-\u20ac445&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storage \/ RAM<\/strong><\/td><td>128-256 \/ 8GB<\/td><td>128-256 \/ 8GB<\/td><td>128-256 \/&nbsp;6GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storage Expandability<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 1TB via microSD<\/td><td>None \u2013 not expandable<\/td><td>None \u2013 not expandable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Repair it yourself<\/strong><\/td><td>4 parts<\/td><td>None, send it to Google<\/td><td>None, send it to Apple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OS &amp; Tracking<\/strong><\/td><td>Tracking-free with \/e\/OS<\/td><td>Upgraded surveillance by the Google team<\/td><td>iOS with full Apple tracking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Customizable Button<\/strong><\/td><td>Cam&amp;mic off, do not disturb, flight mode, torch light, dark&amp;light mode, battery saver<\/td><td>None \u2013 only quick access to the camera<\/td><td>None \u2013 Standard Buttons<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have a Pixel device, we encourage you to keep it as long as possible &#8211; for example by flashing it yourself with \/e\/OS, which can extend its lifespan thanks to longer software updates. You&#8217;ll find the necessary documentation on this page: https:\/\/doc.e.foundation\/devices\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to make the switch? Do you already have a device running \/e\/OS? Any further questions about the Murena GS6 or GS6 Pro? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/murena.com\/products\/smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover the Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Murena GS6 &amp; GS6 PRO: The affordable, sustainable smartphone without Google\u00a0(+FAQs) The perfect smartphone isn\u2019t&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":278235,"featured_media":155265,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Murena GS6 & GS6 PRO: affordable, sustainable deGoogled smartphone","_seopress_titles_desc":"Discover the Murena GS6 and GS6 PRO: a sustainable, repairable smartphone running deGoogled \/e\/OS with a customizable side-button.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[935],"tags":[1237,1147,1296,1235],"class_list":["post-168724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-post","tag-kill-switches","tag-privacy","tag-smart-devices","tag-smartphone","wpbf-post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/278235"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168724"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168724\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":168729,"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168724\/revisions\/168729"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/155265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/murena.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}