People often throw away old smartphones, considering them trash, but there is information that the cameras in these devices can be very valuable. According to reports, camera modules from old smartphones are valued up to 2.5 lakh rupees per kilogram in Delhi.
A video circulating on social media shows a person extracting camera modules from numerous old smartphones, claiming that the cost of these cameras reaches millions of rupees per kilogram. The article attempts to explain the reason for such a high valuation.
There are reports that smartphones contain a very small amount of gold. Depending on the device model and components used, this amount can range from 0.007 to 0.034 grams, which can be worth around 507 rupees.
Thus, devices that people discard as junk can be dismantled to extract useful parts, including camera modules, which can be reused or recycled.
The viral video claims that old smartphone camera modules are sold in Delhi for up to 2.5 lakh rupees per kilogram. One reason for this might be the presence of precious metals in the modules themselves. Although the amount of gold is small, it is used in places such as contact welding, connectors, and pins in cameras and other electronic parts of the smartphone.
Furthermore, old camera modules may be sold on the secondary market because repair technicians often use old parts to fix phones. However, there is currently no official information confirming the price of 2.5 lakh rupees per kilogram, so verification is necessary before accepting the claim from the viral video.
Gold is used in smartphones due to its excellent electrical conductivity. It conducts electricity efficiently and is resistant to corrosion. This property makes it extremely useful for contacts and other small electronic components inside the phone. This is why, despite the minimal content, gold is used in electronic devices.
In conclusion, it is recommended to think twice before throwing away an old phone or its camera module as garbage.
