Sustainable phones
With a sustainable smartphone, you limit the damage to the planet. Thanks to the long lifespan, you're less likely to buy a new smartphone. Sustainable phones also partially consist of recycled material. This way, you prevent electronic waste.
Sustainable phones
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With a sustainable smartphone, you limit the damage to the planet. Thanks to the long lifespan, you're less likely to buy a new smartphone. Sustainable phones also partially consist of recycled material. This way, you prevent electronic waste.
Choose your sustainable phone
Fairphone
- Partially made from recycled material
- Easily repair your Fairphone yourself
- Get at least 5 years of software support
- Receive a 5-year warranty
- Fair and safe working conditions in factories
Nokia
- Partially made from recycled material
- Easily repair some phones yourself
- Get at least 3 years of software support
- Receive a 3-year warranty
- Sustainable smartphones for an affordable price
Refurbished iPhone
- You give an old smartphone a second life
- Fully checked and repaired where necessary
- Choose from various iPhone models
- Receive a 2-year warranty
- More affordable than a new iPhone
Compare the sustainability of different brands
| Fairphone | Nokia | Refurbished iPhone | Apple iPhone | Samsung | Other brands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system updates | 5 to 8 years | 3 years | Depending on model | 5 years | 4 years | 2 years |
| Security updates | 5 to 8 years | 3 years | Depending on model | 5 years | 5 years | 2 years |
| Recycled material | Yes, partly | Yes, partly | Used device | No | No | No |
| Charger included | No | No | Depending on model | No | No | Yes |
| Replace parts yourself | Yes | Yes, with some models | No | No | No | No |
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Frequently given answers.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently given answers.
When is a smartphone sustainable?
At Coolblue, we pay attention to several conditions. For example, a device must receive software support for at least 3 years and consist partly of recycled material. In addition, you should be able to easily repair it yourself. It's also important not to include a charger by default.
Why is a sustainable smartphone important?
A sustainable smartphone is good for the environment. Using your phone for longer and using recycled materials has benefits for the planet. This reduces both the mountain of electronic waste and the demand for new raw materials.
Why is not including a charger sustainable?
Making a charger also damages the planet. Many people still have a charger at home. That's why many brands no longer put a charger in the box. Do you need a charger? Purchase it separately.
Why is a refurbished smartphone sustainable?
Refurbished smartphones are sustainable, because you give an old device a second life. This way, you prevent the production of a new smartphone. As a result, there's less electronic waste and fewer raw materials are needed.
What's the latest sustainable phone?
The latest current sustainable phones are the Fairphone 5 and the Nokia G42. You can easily repair both smartphones yourself. You also receive software support for a long time, so these phones last long.
More about sustainable phones
How do you choose a sustainable smartphone?
When you choose a sustainable smartphone, you have to keep many different properties in mind. For example, the lifespan is very important. This depends on the build quality, but also on the software support. In our article, we explain how to choose a sustainable smartphone.
Give your current smartphone a second life
When you trade in your old smartphone in one of our stores, that's good for the planet and your wallet. You can give your smartphone a second life and you prevent electronic waste as a result. In addition, you get a discount on your new smartphone.
Highlighted sustainable smartphone
Nokia G42
The Nokia G42 is a smartphone for average use. You can use news apps, Instagram, and YouTube without any problems. Thanks to the large battery, the Nokia G42 lasts all day with average use.
