To me l interpret the lack of a charger as Samsung

[Aerrileone]

To me l interpret the lack of a charger as Samsung just being cheap and thinking that they can get away with it because of Apple but in reality it's of no impact to me..

[DanG92263]

Is more likely a response to the EU's call to eliminate waste.

https://wfin.com/abc-world-news/eu-proposes-legislation-requiring-all-mobile-devices-including-iphon...

[Jamess467]

However, if you want the charger that allows you to maximize its potential. You have to then buy a new charger. It's not eliminating waste, it's making more waste.

[DanG92263 · Accepted solution]

EU is looking to standardize to a simple USB-C cable across the board for all cellphones. No more special chargers to maximize potential. Such fine-tuning will be done by the phone's software. And yes, it does save Samsung a little money, which they will hopefully pass on to consumers in slightly lower phone prices.

[moe]

But not everyone that buys a new phone will also buy a new charger as some will already have one lying around. If anything, they're making a small impact.

[DanG92263]

The thought is you would use the same USB-C cable from your old phone with your new phone. No more special charger would need to be manufactured or sold.

[Aerrileone]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[AndreyRassikhin]

Interesting take on EU, considering they're forcing Apple to keep wired headphones in the box to this day.

[moe]

Personally, I didn't mind as the S21 series this year was $200 cheaper than last years, spending $25 extra for a charger wasn't bad. However, I'd prefer if they'd continue sending chargers in the box. We all know their reasoning for not including the charger was a load of poo.

[curt39]

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