And here we are with another controversial topic - phone chargers and retail boxes. A couple of years ago phone companies started to remove things from the final retail package (looking at you, Apple!) and now we’ve arrived at a point where there’s nothing but the phone itself inside the tiny little box (I can’t believe you did that, Sony!).
I also remember the time when we used to get a whole bunch of goods with every phone purchase - including earbuds, chargers, cases, screen protectors, and even tiny straps to help with holding/carrying your phone.
There are two main arguments in favor of barebone phone packaging - the first being that people already have chargers, earphones and other accessories lying around, and the second one - saving the Planet!
I can relate to the first one to some extent, but the second one is a bit weak, at least for me - we don’t get any objective and verified number on how much exactly we’re contributing to Mother Earth’s wellbeing by using our old measly 10W charger with the new iPhone 14.
Good guy Asus takes care of everything for you
What’s more - people are still buying those accessories separately, or from third-party vendors, judging by how those companies and market niches continue to thrive. How about putting the best fast charger, and wireless earphones inside the retail box when you’re selling a $1000+ device? Is it too much to ask?
Today we’re asking you more or less the same question - do you think chargers should be included with your phone purchase? (The initial poll we did when Apple first removed the accessories was pretty unanimous on this). I know it applies to other accessories, such as cases, screen protectors and cables, and I know that some companies are still doing it (Asus, Xiaomi, Huawei, Honor), killing the Planet in the process (/sarcasm). But what do you think?
Do you think phone chargers should be included in the retail box?
Mariyan, a tech enthusiast with a background in Nuclear Physics and Journalism, brings a unique perspective to PhoneArena. His childhood curiosity for gadgets evolved into a professional passion for technology, leading him to the role of Editor-in-Chief at PCWorld Bulgaria before joining PhoneArena. Mariyan's interests range from mainstream Android and iPhone debates to fringe technologies like graphene batteries and nanotechnology. Off-duty, he enjoys playing his electric guitar, practicing Japanese, and revisiting his love for video games and Haruki Murakami's works.
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