sean (1) You are ignoring the fact that most phones use a proprietary charging solution (BBK, Samsung, Xiaomi, Sony, Huawei - all have their own way of fast charging, same goes for CPUs such as Qualcomm, Mediatek, Spreadtrum) wherein they fast charge with their own branded adapters and in some cases (OPOO, VIvo, Realme, Iqoo’s VOOC, Dash whatever) need a specific cable as well. Plus, most companies recommend that the product be charged using a charger and cable as per their specifications. Hence, there’s generally always a need to pick up a new charger and cable with the phone.
Moreover, the new iPhones and Galaxies started the trend of including type C to type C cables in the box. I wonder how many users already have a charger that has a USB-C port or other wall ports and PCs. It is a wasteful practice of selling more accessories for money while saving money from the actual product. As long as there’s not an option to get a charger and cable (if needed) complimentary with the purchase of a new device, it is a stupid trend, which we should try to oppose.
Not to mention that I’ve never had a wasted cable after all my phones came with a cable. Cables also break pretty often. So, there’s no issue having like 5 of them.
