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Americans Report Feeling Concerned About Mobile Device Battery Life According to New SurveyOnePlus Survey Conducted by The NPD Group Offers Insights About Americans' Smartphone Charging Habits; People Frustrated by Charging Times Among Other Findings NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology brand OnePlus today released the results of a proprietary consumer study conducted by The NPD Group. The findings, based on 1,000 U.S. respondents who purchased a smartphone in the last twelve months, indicate people are frustrated with smartphone charging times and often charging their device multiple times a day. In fact, 43% of respondents reported being at least somewhat frustrated with the time it takes to fully charge their phone, and two-thirds reported charging their phone at least twice a day. "Many smartphone device manufacturers have removed charging units from their smartphone boxes and engineered a new revenue stream, all from sales of their own charging devices," said Robin Liu, CEO for OnePlus North America. "Rather than investing in R&D to improve charging efficiency and battery life, leading device manufacturers have maintained the status quo while burdening consumers with additional costs." Survey findings include: Charging habits and interest:
Methodology Survey highlights are from a proprietary consumer study conducted for OnePlus by The NPD Group. The survey was fielded between September 13th-20th, 2022 among 1,000 consumers who had purchased a smartphone priced $600+ in the last twelve months. For more information, please visit oneplus.com/charging. About OnePlus OnePlus is a global mobile technology brand challenging conventional concepts of technology. Created around the "Never Settle" mantra, OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with premium build quality and high-performance hardware. OnePlus thrives on cultivating strong bonds and growing together with its community of users and fans. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/americans-report-feeling-concerned-about-mobile-device-battery-life-according-to-new-survey-301671852.html SOURCE OnePlus |