How old is your cell phone?

[jbbear6002]

So, I just had to buy another new phone for my wife because hers was giving her probelms. She kept this last one (iphone8+) for a record time of just over 2 years. It was starting to act up and she wanted a new one.

When looking for new ones, I found that the average lifespan was around 5 years for an iphone and 4 for an android. I find this hard to believe because most folks I see have pretty new phones.

What kind of lifespan are you getting out of your phones?

 

[GeauxLSU]

I keep mine as long as possible. Generally get at least 4 or so years. Not sure what my record would be, but over 5 for sure. Having said that, current one is less than 4 (more than 3) and about done.

 

[jbbear6002]

I'm still using a galaxy s5 that I bounded from a coworker in 2016, but it is starting to show its age.
The top of the screen is starting to come loose from the backing, looks like when a screen protector starts to come loose. It's not down to the actual screen part yet so I'm sticking with it for now.

 

[robster31316]

I got the LG G7 the day it came out and it's lasted around 2 years now, but it's starting to act up.

 

[UptaCamp]

I had a Google Pixel 2 that i just replaced after 2 years, charging port went bad. Decided to try the Samsung Galaxy S20 this time.

 

[Freshly Minted Georgian!]

Mine's chugging along since the 80's

 

[emptyMAGS]

I got a onePlus 7 pro and it is still trucking strong after a year and a half. I would run my phones until they broke, but my wife would magically break her's right around the 2 year mark once it was time to upgrade...

 

[jbbear6002]

I got a onePlus 7 pro and it is still trucking strong after a year and a half. I would run my phones until they broke, but my wife would magically break her's right around the 2 year mark once it was time to upgrade...

Mine seems to do the same, it's odd how that happens

 

[rbstern]

Let me start by saying, despite their incredible usefulness, I hate cell phones.

Can generally get by with one for 2 to 3 years. The only reason I will upgrade is because I broke the screen, or I change service providers, or there's a critical feature my current phone doesn't have (Wifi calling was the last example).

Usually get entry level Android phones. Have zero interest in a premium, $500 phone or a phone with a payment plan.

Most recent purchase was a Moto e5 Cruise, bought used/like new on eBay for $35. Works great for a piece of **** entry level phone. No reason to change.

 

[Morgan]

I typically get about 1 year before metal shavings get into the speaker and i can't hear it ringing anymore.