Oppo's Android charger removal is really happening. The giant Chinese smartphone maker confirmed this decision during its previous event, which launched its Reno 8 Pro, Reno 8 Lite, and Reno 8 to the European market.
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A Oppo logo is displayed at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona on March 2, 2022. - The Mobile World Congress, where smartphone and telecoms companies show off their latest products and reveal their strategic visions, is expected to welcome more than 40,000 guests over its four-day run.
Removing the charger is not new in the smartphone industry. Apple started this trend, followed by other manufacturers, including Samsung.
Meanwhile, Oppo was among the companies that stood its ground, allowing consumers to enjoy their advanced charging accessories.
However, the Chinese tech firm finally followed the charger removal trend. Here's why Oppo suddenly decided to take its charging tech out of the box.
Oppo Android Charger Removal
According to XDA Developers' latest report, Oppo Vice President Billy Zhang said that the charger removal move is a part of their new business strategy.
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In this picture taken on May 9, 2017, people walk in front of an Oppo shop in Shenzhen. Chinese smartphone maker Oppo began life selling DVD players in the in the southern manufacturing hub of Dongguan a little more than a decade ago and only broke into the handset market in 2011.
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"We will take the charger out of the box in the next year for several products. We have a plan," said the company's VP.
He added that since many Oppo consumers still have difficulty accessing their advanced VOOC and SuperVOOC charger technologies, they had to keep these in the box.
But, Zhang explained that they had to remove chargers as Oppo expanded its business operations.
He further stated that their Android chargers would be put in the stores so that users can buy them instead, allowing them to retain their charging accessories even when they upgrade their devices.
Availability Deadline, Other Details
Android Authority reported that 12 months after the confirmation, Oppo would officially remove its Android chargers from its smartphone orders.
However, the Chinese gadget maker hasn't confirmed yet what models would be affected by the upcoming business change.
On the other hand, Oppo also explained that some markets will still have its advanced charging accessories. If you want further details about Oppo's upcoming charger removal, you can click here.
Meanwhile, two new Oppo foldable smartphones are expected to arrive before 2022.
Previously, Oppo's Product Ambassador program encouraged consumers to join them in promoting their Android devices.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
