Smartphones and tablets to get a new EU energy efficiency labels in June, here's what they mean

21 April 2025
The requirements for devices in the EU will apply from June 20, 2025.

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  • Spike
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  • 28 Apr 2025

How about enforce Samsung & Apple to adopt bigger batteries or faster charging?? That would help everyone!

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    • Netero
    • xHW
    • 25 Apr 2025

    This is great news. It would be awesome if we could standardize the measurement and indication of battery performance across android and ios

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      • CbL
      • 24 Apr 2025

      AndreV, 23 Apr 2025Why cant the "phone makers to provide seven years of p... moreWhat makes you think every mamufacturer is loaded with cash. Some could be loaded with debt too...we don't know.

      Also, another reason I said the requirement to provide 7 years of parts to sub-300 phones could be impractical is because most people who use sub 300 phones don't use them for 7 years.

        Anonymous, 21 Apr 2025"The Galaxy A16 seems a bit like it was designed for t... moreHence the condition only for phones and tablets after June 20 in EU market, not before.
        Its in the article, clear and simple written.

          Rolly Ghiz, 21 Apr 2025BBK brands are cooked. Surely, these laws put on place ... moreAt least Lenovo and Motorola only offers two(2) years of Android updates on mid-ranges and some premium devices. Only The high-end ones receive more than that.

            K, 22 Apr 2025While rules like these in general are good, some of the rul... moreWhy cant the "phone makers to provide seven years of parts for even sub 300 dollar phones"?
            You introduced a hypothesis/statement but not continuation/answer to explain it on why it is wrong.

            The only realistic reason manufacturers "cant" do spare parts for some years after the product launched is just their greedy capitalistic mindset.

              In EU you can buy up to 3 years of EXTRA warranty, so a total of 5 years(two years are mandatory).

                Cah Nglayab, 21 Apr 2025"The Ecodesign label is part of a wider EU campaign ai... moreWell oil tankers moving from oil rigs to port and back produce also a hella yeah tons of crap.

                  Rather than 5 years of updates they should add 5 years of warranty.
                  Would do better.

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                    • zpecc
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                    • 22 Apr 2025

                    EuropeGo, 22 Apr 2025Yes, and that what it's meant for. Why do you want to... moreYes that's... That's exactly what I meant. I was replying to comments about whether the sticker will be on the phone or the box.
                    It's neither. You can throw it away.

                      Roland, 22 Apr 2025"Why does every single aspect of our lives have to be ... moreWith my thinking, I was once in the place where you are now. I thought their intentions are good, and that safety is at the heart of their ultimate motivations. I couldn't be more wrong. Eventually you'll find out the truth. And maybe then you'll vote accordingly. Or maybe you'll refrain from voting like me, because you'll realize it doesn't matter, because the only people who are drawn to power are not motivated by good intentions. Good luck whichever path you'll take :).

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 22 Apr 2025

                        Anonymous, 22 Apr 2025I think this is a great idea which hopefully will reduce th... moreRead a few comments down and see why this could turn into the opposite of what you're expecting

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                          • Anonymous
                          • JLD
                          • 22 Apr 2025

                          I think this is a great idea which hopefully will reduce the number of new devices introduced every year. Just look at Samsung, in 2024 alone they released 24 phones. Why? This is just an unnecessary waste imo. All you need is 3 devices: 1 flagship, 1 midrange and 1 cheap. It's way easier to push updates for 3 devices instead of 24 plus less parts are needed to manufacture them and to provide spare parts.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • mri
                            • 22 Apr 2025

                            And why is there no SAR value ?

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                              • Anonymous
                              • 8Xj
                              • 22 Apr 2025

                              Regulations should be meaningful, any useless regulation like this one will result in higher prices and less innovation. I don't understand why EU does this, they can't see what is happening to their car makers (e,g. Volkswagen) with their regulations ?

                              So let me explain what will happen to phones that will be imported to EU :

                              1. Every manufacture will change their EU region firmware to have lower clock cpu frequency which reduces power consumption significantly (for example 10% reduced frequency usually can result in 30% or even higher less power consumption)

                              2. You want a better drop test ? Lets make back cover from plastic instead of glass for EU versions.

                              3. Repairability score ? yep, iPhone 16 has 7 out of 10 repairability score from ifixit compared to iPhone 15 with score of 4. Does it come with replaceable battery ? No. Does it cost less to change screen ? No. So what changed ? You just can use another genuine used display for your repair which repair shops sell for higher price than new replacement from apple.

                              4. Every manufacturer will gladly remove any extra port and slot on your phone for better ingress protection (hold on to your 3.5mm, sim card and sd card slots).

                              Yep I can see what will happen in future. This was the title in news from 1 month ago : "EU eases emissions rules on petrol cars to help industry". Hopefully this sticker will not result in any decision that needs to be reverted in future.

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                                • Roland
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                                • 22 Apr 2025

                                Solun1, 21 Apr 2025No, it's not worth it. Legislation, laws and regulatio... more"Why does every single aspect of our lives have to be regulated by some authority that I never voted for?"

                                First, I live in the EU, so I did vote.
                                Second, the EU is making legislation for EU citizens safety and wellbeing. And I don't want 'planned obsolescence' from greedy corporations.

                                I should be able to use my cell phone as long as I like and not be forced to buy a new one every couple of years.

                                  This is the best smartphone regulation they have come up with so far 👏👏👏

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                                    • EuropeGo
                                    • 3SL
                                    • 22 Apr 2025

                                    zpecc, 21 Apr 2025The already existing EU energy sticker for home appliances ... moreYes, and that what it's meant for.
                                    Why do you want to keep these stickers?
                                    When you buy a device it informs you about energy consumption, longetivity, IP class and so on. If you bought the device, there is no point in keeping it or thinking about that information over and over again.
                                    The sticker does nothing more than inform you at the time you buy.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • PxE
                                      • 22 Apr 2025

                                      potato4k, 22 Apr 2025Well, maybe brands like Oppo can spend their money more wis... moreIt seems to me only in Europea have problem with repairs
                                      In others part of the world did not

                                      Perhaps it's because of the high cost (high rent, high salary) of European

                                        Rolly Ghiz, 21 Apr 2025BBK brands are cooked. Surely, these laws put on place ... moreWell, maybe brands like Oppo can spend their money more wisely, ie putting more efforts in better software support instead of paying YouTubers for going on cruises.

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