Samsung launched, last Friday, without any fanfare a wave of affordable smartphones under the A-series. In addition to some common features, the new models share another disappointing feature: the fact that they do not come with the charger in the box.
According to information from the PhoneArena website, the new Galaxy A13 and A23, will not come with the accessory in their packaging. In addition, the entry-level Galaxy A03s, which was released last year, is also expected to separate from the power adapter which will be sold separately.
Rumors were already circulating in the industry that Samsung would remove the power accessory from the box of more smartphones in its portfolio, including the entire A family. Now, the rumor seems to have materialized.
It is worth noting that the PhoneArena information refers to the US market, but it is expected that the removal of the charger, which has become a trend among manufacturers, will also reach the A series sold here in the Philippines.
The controversial removal of the charger from the product box has been dragging on for some years in the world.
In this way, customers who buy a smartphone from the brand that comes without the accessory can request it through the manufacturer’s website with the presentation of the invoice . It is expected that this system will also work for the new A-line cell phones.
In October 2020, Apple announced that all marketed iPhones would no longer come with the charger and headphones in the box. According to the company, users can reuse accessories from old models or buy new ones.
The argument presented by Maça was that around 2 million metric tons of carbon would be saved annually by removing the accessories and selling them separately. Samsung followed suit months later.
While some even accepted Apple’s reasoning, others accused the company of making the decision to save money and sell more accessories.
Apple is also facing pressure in Europe to switch from Lightning to USB-C, after a project that seeks to require manufacturers that sell on the continent to adopt a standard for connectors.
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