Two-thirds of the global population own mobile phones or smartphones. Yet their short service life—often limited to just a few years—leads to frequent replacements, excessive raw material consumption, and rising electronic waste. This study evaluates the environmental benefits of a highly modular and repairable smartphone, based on real-world usage. Compared to conventional smartphones with an average lifespan of 2.5 years, this device achieves a lifespan of five years, enabled by user en...
