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Mobile phone recycling facts and figures

Mobile phone recycling facts and figures
Almost everyone you know will have a smartphone. They have become the newest limb to modern life. Packed with features, skills and technology, they provide an essential lifeline to some or a gateway to the world for others. However, what has become part of the backbone of most societies, has become a nightmare for many sectors, including the waste management industry. As a responsible phone…

Debunking Phone Battery Myths

Debunking Phone Battery Myths
As a phone recycling facility, one of our primary checks is battery health. When smartphones first came out, there were many rumours about how to make the battery last, from charging it to complete before using it, not letting it reach low percentages, and so many more. So, with this in mind, we explore some of the myths surrounding smartphone batteries and tips on how…

The Best 5G Phones of 2022

The Best 5G Phones of 2022
Introduced to the world in 2019, 5G is the latest generation of network connectivity for cellular devices. It provides a leap forward for mobile devices and allows an easier way to connect worldwide with super-fast speed and reliable signal strength in many areas nationwide. Whilst some areas are still waiting for the upgrade from their provider, most cities now have the developed network and are…

The Best Samsung Phones of 2022

The Best Samsung Phones of 2022
2022 has been another momentous year for smartphones. As always, the two leading manufacturers, Apple, and Samsung, have brought us a range of devices offering excellent features and sleek designs. However, Samsung certainly stands out with the many, many devices they have brought out this year. This year has been the best for receiving phone trade-ins at Mazuma, with over 210,000 devices prevented from reaching…

A Mazuma Round-up 2022: The Most Traded Phones of the Year

A Mazuma Round-up 2022: The Most Traded Phones of the Year
It's finally here – the end of the year. It's the time when even the grouchiest of grinches start humming along to the never-ending Christmas songs, and everyone starts looking forward to the promise of a new year. It's a time of hope. Hope we will at least make it to the end of January with our new year's resolutions. Hope that the disasters from…

Can I still sell a mobile phone if it doesn’t work?

Can I still sell a mobile phone if it doesn’t work?
We've all been there. One minute our faithful mobile handset is sitting innocently on the table, working perfectly. The next moment it's covered in piping hot coffee and not working so well at all. Mobile phones get dropped, left outside in the rain, accidentally drowned in swimming pools and baths, chewed by pets, and even trodden on. Sometimes (thankfully not often), they just stop working…

Mazuma Back On Screen This Christmas

Mazuma Back On Screen This Christmas
  Liverpool Creative Agency Zút is behind Mazama Mobile’s new TV campaign, which aired on ITV for the first time today. Mazama Mobile is the UK's leading online mobile phone recycling company. The team at Zút worked closely with the brand throughout the process, firstly generating initial creative and storyboards before moving to shoot and then finally bringing their ‘Maz’ character to life through VFX…

How Are Smartphones Manufactured?

How Are Smartphones Manufactured?
Ever wondered what life your phone had before you? We can help! There are over 1.43 billion smartphones sold annually worldwide, making the production of these devices an important one to ensure that the end product is the best on the market. Whether you have an iPhone 14 or a Samsung Galaxy 22, all smartphones go through the basic principles of manufacture. As buyers and…