I didn't think about this, being in more tech saavy circles would have you think some folks switch out phones more often than their underwear
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Average U.S. Smartphone Upgrade Cycle Now 33 Months( Apple and Samsung users tend upgrade more frequently )
- Thread starter Slayven
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I didn't think about this, being in more tech saavy circles would have you think some folks switch out phones more often than their underwear
I'm not helping that's for sure. Just traded to a Note 9 a few months ago and will cave with the quickness if they drop a Note Fold.
I used to upgrade every two years or so (probably averaged like 27 months or something like that). I plan on keeping my current XS Max for at least 3 years as it's a hoss and also cost approximately 1 billion dollars. With flagship phones being so expensive now, there really isn't much point in upgrading more often. Although based on those analytics, maybe I'm just getting old.
Every 2-3 years for me. Basically mainly driven by the fact the size of apps have gotten bigger or apps are no longer supported by my phone.
I was just addressing a security issue with a user who had a iPhone 5, so I believe it.
Me? I'm sticking with the iPhone XS for now. No reason to upgrade.
Me? I'm sticking with the iPhone XS for now. No reason to upgrade.
Performance gains have been pretty unsubstantial in the last few years. I upgraded from a Galaxy S8+ to a S10+ and honestly while it is snappier and the camera is better... it's not completely $1000 worth of upgrade. Still the best phone I have ever used, though.
And with headphone jacks being phased out, thats even less impetus to upgrade.
And with headphone jacks being phased out, thats even less impetus to upgrade.
Used to upgrade every two years like clockwork. Now I have my pixel 2 XL and I can't see a reason to upgrade yet.
I'm happy with my iPhone 8 other than the fact it can't run multiple large apps (Pokémon Go, Wizards Unite) at once.
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I know not everybody is able, but you see some folks using a phone that look like it been through hell then dumped in a trash compactor
I upgrade every 2 years, but I buy Lg phones and they get dirt cheep quick.
I got a G8 for $400CDN at that price why not.
Although I probably would have kept my G6 longer if the finger print reader hadn't stopped working and I hadn't accidentally damaged the headphone jack.
I got a G8 for $400CDN at that price why not.
Although I probably would have kept my G6 longer if the finger print reader hadn't stopped working and I hadn't accidentally damaged the headphone jack.
Had a 6 plus, which I rode into the ground, now on a used 7 plus which I will in turn run into the ground. Though all things being equal I could see it lasting me 3 years plus total.
I was upgrading yearly from 2010 through 2016 when I got the iPhone 7 Plus. Still using it and it works great. First iPhone I've owned that hasn't seem to degrade in performance over time and battery life is still good. I probably would have kept on upgrading if I wasn't so put off by the changes they started making with the iPhone X series. Looking forward to seeing what they introduce this year, though, as is it should be a full model change year.
Have never felt the need to upgrade any more frequently than 4 years with my iPhones.
From ages 20 to 29:
4s > 6s > X
Holding on to my X (still going strong) until the USB-C iPhone next year.
From ages 20 to 29:
4s > 6s > X
Holding on to my X (still going strong) until the USB-C iPhone next year.
Despite the weakening battery, my Galaxy S7 is going strong after 2-3 years, and it's more phone than I'lll ever need.
Early on I was a 2-year jump on iPhone, I went annual for a bit --- and then the iPhone X was such a jump, I haven't felt the need to upgrade since (I also bought a real camera which has lessened the need for the annual camera upgrade).
5G will get me to bite next year tho.
5G will get me to bite next year tho.
I went from S8 to S10 because I had a cracked screen. Did a lot of research on protectors, my S10 is basically immune to drops now.
For Samsung phones in general S8 is when things got good enough. Specifically for the S8 the battery degrades 25% the rate of previous versions. That along with another CPU bump and for the vast majority of people 3+ years is the best refresh rate.
My s10 is like 25% faster, diminishing returns. Screen slightly bigger and better. Otherwise the biggest thing is low light point and shoot is now serviceable, before it was like iso 6400 snow.
For Samsung phones in general S8 is when things got good enough. Specifically for the S8 the battery degrades 25% the rate of previous versions. That along with another CPU bump and for the vast majority of people 3+ years is the best refresh rate.
My s10 is like 25% faster, diminishing returns. Screen slightly bigger and better. Otherwise the biggest thing is low light point and shoot is now serviceable, before it was like iso 6400 snow.
I kept my LG Flex 2 until I tripped on the sidewalk and shattered the screen. Unfortunately replacing the screen would cost so much more than replacing the phone so I moved on to an LG ThinQ because LG never made the Flex 3 like the suggested they would.
I really miss that curved screen it took me 3 months to get used to flat screen phone.
I really miss that curved screen it took me 3 months to get used to flat screen phone.
I'm 2 years and 3 months, which is the longest I've ever had the one smartphone.
To be fair, the only reason my previous phones were owned for a shorter time is because I broke them.
But yeah, I agree. I don't feel like I'm missing much. My phone still does everything I need it to, and is sufficiently speedy. OnePlus 3T, so it even got Android 9 despite being older.
The good news is though, when we do finally upgrade, it'll feel like a genuine upgrade and not incremental.
iPhone 8 since September 2017. Before that I had an iPhone 5C since 2013.
No need to update yet. Crazy how long lasting iPhones are.
No need to update yet. Crazy how long lasting iPhones are.
About to end my second year with an iPhone 8 Plus, after spending three years with a 6, and in no hurry to upgrade. My 8 Plus is working at almost the same speed and efficiency as brand new.
If I do upgrade, it will be maybe next year, unless the new ones this year are spectacular or something.
If I do upgrade, it will be maybe next year, unless the new ones this year are spectacular or something.
I change every 2 years, mostly because the battery starts sucking. I also buy whatever is the best Xiamoi Redmi phone these days, at most 200 bucks and they are excellent.
If I hadn't had such poor luck with hardware issues the last few years, I'd still be happy using my Nexus 5.
Favorite phone I've ever owned.
Favorite phone I've ever owned.
