# Low-Plastic Smartphones The Carbon 1 MK II Weighs in at 125-Grams By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-1-mk-ii References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/thin-smartphone/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [carbonmobile](https://carbonmobile.com/carbon1/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) Technology products are often associated with having a fair bit of plastic in their construction, so the Carbon 1 MK II is positioned as an alternative that helps to reduce the amount of the material in the mix. The smartphone is reported to contain less than 5% plastic and is made with a series of durable materials like carbon fiber to ensure it's ready to withstand daily use. The device weighs in at [125-grams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-spark-slim) and is paired with the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the front to further enhance its durable nature. The Carbon 1 MK II smartphone has a 1080p 6-inch [OLED display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-light-phone-iii) along with 256GB of storage space, 8GB of RAM and a 3,000mAh battery to boot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Low-plastic Devices:** A trend towards devices made with more durable and sustainable materials that reduce plastic waste. - **Carbon Fiber Technology:** A trend towards using carbon fiber and other similar materials in the construction of devices for enhanced durability and strength. - **Sustainable Electronics:** A trend towards incorporating sustainable and environmentally-friendly components in the manufacturing of electronic devices. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** A focus on developing sustainable and durable products that appeal to eco-conscious consumers and improve the brand image of electronics manufacturers. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** An opportunity for manufacturers to reduce plastic waste in the production of smartphones and create devices that are more durable and long-lasting. - **Materials Innovation:** An opportunity for innovative companies to develop new materials that are durable, sustainable, and suitable for use in electronics manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durably Designed Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-n2.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-laptop.md) - [Slender All-Day Battery Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-500-series.md) - [Transparent Aluminum Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-2-concept.md) - [Bold Industrial Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nothing-phone-3.md) - [Ultra Slim Light Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-1.md) - [High-Capacity Battery Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-magic7-lite.md) - [Aesthetic Budget Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-3a-lite.md)