Category ceiling
6.8 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
HIP Score
6.8/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.8)
Category ceiling: 6.8 HIP
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
At category average (-2.0)
Category ceiling RI: -2.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
4.5
Why this score ▸
The product contains functional EU Critical Raw Materials including lithium (3%), cobalt (2%), and rare earth elements (2%), which disqualifies it from the low scarcity bands. While supply diversity is improved through certified sourcing from Australia, DRC, and Rwanda, the presence of these materials at non-trace functional weights limits the score to the 'Scarce' range.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The smartphone supply chain sources critical minerals like cobalt from the DRC and tantalum from Rwanda, which are high-risk jurisdictions, but the presence of alternative suppliers and a formal OECD due-diligence framework mitigates the risk to a moderate level. While the sourcing is geographically diversified across six countries including the EU and Australia, the reliance on conflict-affected areas prevents a higher score without third-party audit verification.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The smartphone features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 70% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. While the product meets the criteria for 'Well-Designed for Recovery' with compliant labelling and manufacturer recovery programs, the 70% recovery rate falls just short of the 80% threshold required for the highest 'Circular' tier.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
10.0
Why this score ▸
The product achieves a perfect score due to its fully screw-fastened design, a 10-year spare parts commitment, and a public service manual. The iFixit score of 10 confirms exemplary repairability, and the smartphone category meets EU Ecodesign requirements, exceeding all minimum benchmarks.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice through a completed RBA audit and ISO 14001:2015 certification, alongside ASI certification for aluminium sourcing. While the manufacturing location (Taiwan) is a moderate-risk jurisdiction, the combination of third-party labour audits and environmental management systems elevates the score above baseline compliance.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
The smartphone achieves an Above Average Lifespan score due to a 5-year warranty and an 8-year stated design life, which exceeds the typical 3-5 year market norm. The IP55 rating provides meaningful dust and splash resistance, and the modular design supports component-level repairability. Additionally, the 8-year software support commitment significantly extends the functional lifespan beyond the hardware warranty.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The product scores in the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 55% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme, which prevents it from falling into the Depleting floor. While the closed-loop programme and certified smelter recovery are positive factors, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) materials or third-party verified ecosystem restoration evidence precludes a Restorative or Regenerative score.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This smartphone has an overall HIP Score of 6.8 out of 10, indicating a moderate level of sustainability performance. Its Regenerative Index is -2.0, which suggests the product is currently in an extractive phase where it uses more new materials than it recovers, though it includes a verified take-back scheme to help improve this over time.
What This Means For You
When buying a smartphone, look for models that are designed to be easily repaired with standard screws and come with long-term warranties for spare parts. Avoid devices that are glued shut or lack a clear plan for recycling old units, as choosing products with take-back programs helps shift the industry away from constant extraction.
Material Watch Points
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Rare earth elements — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt sourced from DRC (OECD Category 6)
- Tantalum sourced from Rwanda (OECD Category 4)
- Due diligence claimed but not third-party audited
Improvement Opportunities
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How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
4.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
7.5 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
10 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-2.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 6.8 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
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About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data and information the maker sent us at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
Resourcehip is not liable for choices made based on these ratings.
Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-04-20 · Next review: 2027-04-20 · Methodology 1.5
