Regulatory Filing Confirms Samsung Will Copy Apple and Ditch Power Adapters

[MacRumors]

Shortly after the new iPhone 12 models launched without power adapters, Samsung shared an ad mocking Apple for not including a charging accessory. That commentary hasn't aged well, however, as there's more proof that Samsung too is planning to ditch power adapters for its next-generation smartphones.

Rumors in June and October suggested the upcoming Galaxy S21 devices would not include a power adapter or headphones in the box, which has apparently been confirmed through regulatory information.

A filing with Brazilian regulatory agency ANATEL that was discovered by Tecnoblog (via 9to5Mac) approves the new Galaxy smartphone models for sale. The documentation has few details about the new devices, but it apparently confirms that none of the three new smartphones that are coming will be sold with charger or headphones.

By removing the power adapter and headphones, Samsung will be following in the footsteps of Apple. None of the iPhone 12 models come with a power adapter or EarPods in the box, instead shipping with just a USB-C to Lightning cable. Apple said that the accessories were eliminated for environmental reasons, but there has been speculation suggesting Apple removed the power adapter and EarPods to cut costs due to the expense of the 5G chips used in the new iPhones.

Samsung too may be planning to stop selling headphones and power adapters alongside new Galaxy smartphones in order to save some cash, offering the accessories as a standalone purchase like Apple does.

In the past, Samsung has mocked Apple's design and product decisions before doing the exact same thing. When Apple removed the headphone jack from the ‌iPhone‌ 7 in 2016, for example, Samsung made fun of the iPhone before eliminating the headphone jack from the Galaxy S8.

Samsung's new smartphones are expected to debut in January with new camera modules with up to four rear cameras, higher capacity batteries, faster chips, and more.

Article Link: Regulatory Filing Confirms Samsung Will Copy Apple and Ditch Power Adapters

 

[ScottishDuck]

Wow no way

 

[Lusitano]

Expected.. and many other company’s will follow, unfortunately.

 

[josecuervo888]

I knew it. ?

 

[Sasparilla]

Ugh, was really not wanting this to become a standard - so the future is you have to buy the charger to be able to use the device your purchasing. Earbuds as well?

Another way to transfer some costs to the buyers for the Mfrs.

 

[DinkThifferent]

*Pretends to be shocked*

Typical Samsung hypocrisy. Blaming Apple before copying them. Who's the "Apple Sheep" now?!

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

Good.
Love hypocrites.
And I’m sure when Apple removes the charging port in 2021, Samsung will mock them, and quickly follow.
I wouldn’t even be surprised to see Samsung introduce an accessory called “SMag and SMag dual,” magnetic chargers that attach to the back.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Ofcourse! Samsung is copying Apple. Why not right? yet they have the guts to be making fun of Apple. KARMA!!!

How times have change and how it flips.

Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus make fun of Apple for not shipping a charger with the iPhone

Other smartphone makers are throwing easy punches at Apple.

mashable.com

Samsung makes fun of Apple for removing charger from iPhone - Times of India

The South Korean brand has taken a dig at Apple for not including a charging adapter in the iPhone box.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Apple rules this world! believe it or not.

 

[jyw104]

mild shock.

 

[jz0309]

wow, following Apple's lead - again ...

 

[shyam09]

I don't mind Samsung getting rid of it their power adapter as long as they aren't introducing a new product that "requires" a newly introduced power adapter to get maximum utility.

Apple's move was: Introduce MagSafe, introduce a new power adapter to take advantage of faster charging speeds, remove charger from box, require purchase of new charger.

Samsung's move will likely be: remove power adapter from box.

 

[Doctor Q]

Samsung probably still benefited from their ads slamming Apple.

 

[aaronhead14]

LOL. This is such a stupid trend.

But hey, at least Samsung supports USB-C!

 

[farewelwilliams]

as they should

no phone should come with a charger. you already have many chargers and/or you have many USB ports that can charge your phone

 

[magicman32]

A more pathetic and lacking self-awareness company could not be.

Mock and make a big to-do about the headphone jack, then do the same.

Mock and make a big to-do about no power adapter, then follow and do the same. Again?

If a company did this on a sitcom you’d think it’s ridiculous and horrible writing.
Now here we are. Again. In real life.

Does the social media arm of Samsung have any dialogue with the suits above? Ever? Just a little chat once in a while so they don’t look like fools would help maybe.

 

[jent]

You gotta love how this is less than two months after Samsung's snarky ad (seen in the article). They blew credibility this way and it just shows that the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing at that company.

 

[djcerla]

Chargers are bad. Ports are bad.
Can’t wait for ubiquitous wireless charging.

 

[Apple_Robert]

More profit for both companies this way, not to mention being able to load more phones on a pallet etc.

Makes sense. Not surprised by any of this.

 

[GermanSuplex]

This has literally been Samsung's playbook for years now.

Mock Apple, then copy them. In that order. It's almost a running joke now and we're at the point where being mocked by Samsung is essentially tacit approval.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Chargers are bad. Ports are bad.
Can’t wait for ubiquitous wireless charging.

Apple should come up with solar powered phones and be done with it.

 

[Whathappened]

Ugh, was really not wanting this to become a standard - so the future is you have to buy the charger to be able to use the device your purchasing. Earbuds as well?

Another way to transfer some costs to the buyers for the Mfrs.

You got it, Sherlock. Capitalism in action.

 

[GadgetBen]

Samsung will always follow Apple

 

[MauiPa]

Oh, too funny

 

[Return Zero]

I don't mind Samsung getting rid of it their power adapter as long as they aren't introducing a new product that "requires" a newly introduced power adapter to get maximum utility.

Apple's move was: Introduce MagSafe, introduce a new power adapter to take advantage of faster charging speeds, remove charger from box, require purchase of new charger.

Samsung's move will likely be: remove power adapter from box.

The other way to look at this (I'm not choosing sides, just pointing it out) is that Apple added yet another charging solution to the mix for their new product (wired, regular Qi, and now MagSafe). Not knowing what a particular consumer might decide, they simply remove their charger and let the consumer pick the solution(s) that make the most sense to them.

Samsung's move? Don't add any new solutions, but remove the charger because Apple did it first, giving "permission" for the rest of the industry to follow suit.

 

[azentropy]

There is only one thing in this world more hypocritical than Samsung...