The Samsung Galaxy S23 series was launched in February 2023 and is the first Galaxy product to incorporate recycled materials into external components. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has attained UL’s ECOLOGO certification and Carbon Trust’s Carbon Footprint certification. The following are the details of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series:
Positive:
- The Galaxy S23 has an aluminum frame and glass body, which gives it a premium feel.
- The phone has a high-end chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which makes it snappy and responsive.
- The phone has a healthy battery life.
- The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a wider variety of recycled materials than any other Galaxy smartphone, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass, and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels, and PET bottles.
Negative:
- There is no negative information available about the Samsung Galaxy S23 series.
Materials:
- Pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass are used for a total of 11 internal and external components of the Galaxy S23 series.
- Post-consumer recycled plastics are used for a total of 11 internal and external components of the Galaxy S23 series.
- The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a wider variety of recycled materials than any other Galaxy smartphone, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass, and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels, and PET bottles.
- The device components of the Galaxy S23 FE feature a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled plastic, or a minimum of 30% pre-consumer recycled aluminum, or Corning® Gorilla ® Glass GG5 with a minimum of 10% pre-consumer recycled glass.
In summary, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series is made with eco-conscious efforts throughout the entire product life cycle, from sourcing, production, distribution, product use to disposal and recycling. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a wider variety of recycled materials than any other Galaxy smartphone, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass, and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels, and PET bottles.
