Overview

• Sony has begun removing charging cables from phone boxes, with the Xperia 10 VII shipping without a charger or a cable.
• The company cites sustainability goals and cost savings, tying the change to its Road to Zero plan, smaller packaging, and lower transport emissions.
• This follows years of dropping charging bricks and mirrors Apple’s recent step of selling its latest AirPods without bundled cables.
• Industry watchers see momentum toward cable-free phone boxes, though the practice is not yet universal across manufacturers.
• Consumers who need replacements are advised to choose USB-IF–certified, appropriately rated cables, since low-quality or non-proprietary options can reduce charging speeds or risk device damage.