Samsung resumes supplying cell phone chargers in Brazil

Samsung has announced that it will return to providing cell phone chargers in the boxes of the new models of the galaxy s22 and the Galaxy S21 FE in Brazil. The measure is valid for devices manufactured from now on and represents a change in relation to the previous model, as some customers needed to redeem the item for free through the company.

The return of Samsung chargers

Learn more about this news and how it can affect the smartphone market in the country:

Which models are affected by the change?

Samsung made it clear to consumers the return of chargers inside the device box. Those who bought the new smartphones without a charger will be able to request a charger for free if they need it.

Additionally, older batches of handsets like the Galaxy S21 FE 5G and Galaxy S22 can still be found at retail and will also have the option to order the charger for free.

It is important to note that these older models are sold at lower prices than current releases, such as the Galaxy S23 line, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The Galaxy S22, for example, was announced in February 2022, with a 6.1-inch screen, 2X Dynamic AMOLED panel and variable refresh rate.

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G, launched in January 2022, is part of the Fan Edition series, with a more affordable price and some of the main features of the Galaxy S line.

The environmental justification

Regarding the environmental issue, Samsung stated that this measure was part of an effort to reduce the company's carbon production. company, since chargers are considered electronic waste and often end up being disposed of improperly.

However, it is important to remember that the companies have already been criticized for other sustainability-related measures, such as removing the charger from the Apple iPhone 12 box.

a new trend

Anyway, Samsung seems to be circumventing the industry trend of smartphones, as other manufacturers, such as Apple and Xiaomi, are taking measures to remove chargers from the device box. It remains to be seen whether consumers will welcome this change and whether it will have a significant impact on the environment.