The same cable to rule them all. The European Commission does not want the boxes of new mobile phones to carry chargers or use different connection standards. The reason is clear: reduce its environmental footprint and produce approximately 12.3 million metric tons lessAccording to a study presented in 2016. A regulation that limits creativity for some as it will force us to harmonize fast charging systems, but it will also simplify the way we connect and charge our mobile phones.

Fortunately, Xiaomi has been moving in the right direction for years. Innovation in fast charging, yes, but compatible with built-in USB-C standards as it will be the new standard USB type C port currently used by all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO mobile phones.

One charger for all mobile phones

In the name of more recycling and less alternative production, this new system savings of approximately 250 million euros for consumers.

Whether Android or iOS mobile phones, the European Parliament was clear: With 602 votes in favour, only 13 against and 8 abstentions, the new regulations will come into effect in January 2025, after which phones without a charging port other than USB-C will not be able to be marketed. This measure also applies to laptops, although they will have a larger margin of integration by the end of spring 2026.

But this is where Xiaomi looks one step ahead of its competitors: this new legal measure does not contradict the fact that a mobile phone comes with or without a charge. So the brand can continue to operate as before, including high-profile chargers. honest price: provide the user with the maximum number of functions and tools at the lowest possible final cost.

This measure particularly affects Apple, because even the new iPhone 14 Pro Max has a Lightning port. At least this measure does not apply to the United States, where they can continue to operate as before. In fact, Apple proposes a lateral and completely different solution: put aside the ports and bet on magnetic charging.

But even in this department, Xiaomi starts off with some advantages over the Cupertino company’s lukewarm attempts by having its own MagSafe. Anyway, neither Micro USB nor intermediate alternatives. USB Type-C standard—first, second, or third generation— It will be mandatory from 2024.