How Often Are You Upgrading Your Smartphone in 2022?

darque on 27/01/2022 - 01:43

I've currently got a Samsung S10 which I has everything I need, plus more over the current flagships like triple camera (some only have dual), expandable storage and the elusive headphone jack.

However, the only thing that bugs me about Android phone is how poorly the battery holds up/amount of major software updates. I believe I've just received my 3rd and last one. iPhones get way more updates and anecdotally hold up better.

So I'm considering switching to Apple after over a decade with Samsung going back to the S2. After they've removed expandable storage and the headphone jack, I don't think there is enough separating flagship androids vs iPhones anymore.

I know that mid range Android phones still have some of the above features but I don't think they have much longevity considering I want my next phone to last 4-5+ years.

TDLR: My S10 is 3 years old, looking for strangers to convince me to suck it up, get a new battery and hold onto my phone for another year (to avoid dropping 1.5k on an iPhone)

Poll Options

  • 63
    Annually
  • 175
    Every 2 years
  • 495
    Every 3 years
  • 175
    Every 4 years
  • 192
    5+ years
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Comments

  • ldq on 28/01/2022 - 11:06

    My current Nokia is 3.5 years old. They stopped OTA support which is annoying, but not critical.
    I just gotten myself a POCO X3 as a project to build and start using a completely de-googled phone.
    I would not consider an Apple phone even if it was gifted to me. With Android you have at least a theoretical chance of really owning your device.

  • Nebargains on 28/01/2022 - 11:08

    I voted 3 years but will probably keep my current phone until it either breaks or I have a reason to upgrade (i.e. better battery or camera or something) but I've found over the years that I have had particular phones for around 2-3 years.

    From what I can recall my path has been (with smart phones, had a bunch of none smart phones before this as well as just using company phones for a while):
    2013: Samsung S4
    Late 2015: LG G4 (broke screen on the S4 and decided to just upgrade)
    Early 2017: OG Google Pixel (LG G4 had boot loop issue)
    Mid 2020: Samsung S20+ (Pixel battery would get to about 50% in a couple of hours and then the phone would just turn off).

    So far, 2 years in I don't see any real reason to upgrade any time soon unless something breaks or the battery starts to deteriorate.

  • beefmaster on 28/01/2022 - 11:19

    I would like to use my phone for more than 2 years but it is either the battery die or crack screen.

  • sin069 on 28/01/2022 - 11:41

    I had an iPhone XS in 2019 and changed to Samsung Galaxy S21+ (took advantage of the excellent trade in deal before Christmas). Only upgraded because I was getting tired of iOS and wanted the wide angle camera. Will be sticking with this phone for another 3 years probably.

  • HKS on 28/01/2022 - 12:37
    +3

    One of the following:
    * When it dies from hardware fault & cannot be recovered
    * When it doesn't receive security updates anymore via stock os
    * When a custom rom stops being developed

    no point upgrading to the latest shit when all i use it for is message apps, android auto & receiving the odd phone call.

  • notsofast on 28/01/2022 - 13:26

    In the future I'm going to prolong my device lifespan by installing a debloated custom rom. I just did this on my old Note 9 and it's incredible how the battery life is suddenly good again. Additionally it retains access to banking apps, Google pay and Netflix (some custom ROMs are blocked from using these without additional modifications). Downsides are bad camera and no Samsung specific features like iris scanner and S Pen

  • T3J on 28/01/2022 - 14:00
    +1

    The opinions and variations on this question will boil down to you making your own choice.

    2011 - Galaxy S2 (1st 'smart' phone)
    2013 - Galaxy Note 3
    2017 - Galaxy Note 8 (Still my current daily phone)

    I like as close to 5 years out of mine as i can get, both the notes have lasted very well and the S2 still has an active Sim in it as a backup phone only (Phone/SMS only)

    The Note 8 is still holding up aok with the battery but is getting charged a lot more now, I also use Accubattery to charge to 80% which I think the newer OS supports natively now anyway to prolong battery health. Speed wise the Note 8 still 'feels' current but it's no longer going to be getting security updates so I'll be getting a new phone in 2022.

    I've also had a work iphone since 2011, in that time an iphone 5S then a 7 since ~2017.

    Personally I'd go another Android in a heartbeat over an iphone but as I said everyone's gonna have their own personal justifications and preferences.

  • akashra on 28/01/2022 - 14:23

    I think I've been upgrading about every 3 years - either when the battery dies or it starts getting so slow that I just CBF. I've gone from a Sony Z3C -> Z5C -> XA2. 32GB on the XA2 is really limiting me currently so I'll need to look at an upgrade soon, probably when I get paid for Feb or March.

  • GuitarXXX on 28/01/2022 - 14:28
    +1

    So long as my current phone still works for me - could be 2 years, 3 years, 5 years or longer. My first smart one lasts for 4 years and I only see current phone lasts longer.

  • mistermarky on 28/01/2022 - 15:41

    I don't get why people upgrade every single year or 2-3 years. I had a 3GS, then bought a iphone 6+ on release day and kept using that phone until October 2018 where I upgrade to a Xs and it's still working perfectly. I only upgraded as the 6+ had become unusable due to iOS update and made everything slower than a snail.

    Don't think I'll update again for another 4-5 years if the Xs can last that long.

  • valeo on 28/01/2022 - 15:44
    +2

    Until it dies. So once every 4 years or so.

  • ThadtheChad on 28/01/2022 - 16:27
    +1

    Got an S21 UItra (used the special store credit etc that you get from trading in my older phone - was an S10+). I'll hang onto it for ~3 years and then get a new one.

    I use my phone extensively - Camera is used heaps, reading books on it (sync-ing with my Kindle), browsing on the go, music etc. I want a flagship, robust and reliable experience, and I don't want to muppet about with hours and hours spent troubleshooting/tweaking as I used to as a young tech-head. :) Free time is a lot more valuable now.

    I prefer Android over iOS (personal preference) so I go for the best android phone that money can buy every 3 years. This way it feels like a notable upgrade (atleast to me it does) and with the trade in, it doesn't feel that expensive/frivolous.

  • m0b1liz3 on 28/01/2022 - 16:47

    I have the same phone. The battery still seems ok but I don't use mine heavily. The newer phones don't have much going on aside from 5G and I live in an area that doesn't really have any 5G service. A better camera would be nice but I don't feel compelled to upgrade otherwise.

  • DeeTrance on 28/01/2022 - 17:00
    +1

    Every two years. Been on sticking to Galaxy Ultras in the last couple of upgrades. I wish LG were still making premium phones.

  • notfrodo on 28/01/2022 - 17:01

    I have been an Android user for 8 years. Switched to an iPhone last week because I can no longer put up with the delayed notifications issue. The switch is not ideal - has its pros and cons - but I cannot compromise on real time notifications.
    Battery life is more consistent and for some reason, everything looks better on an iPhone screen. I am not sure if it is due to the display calibration or something else.

  • KLoNe on 28/01/2022 - 17:03
    +2

    Desperately trying to find an excuse to upgrade from my Huawei Mate 20. Just keeps giving - still stupidly smooth, great camera, battery still crazy good.

    • drprox on 28/01/2022 - 20:49
      +2

      Yep mine 2.5 years. The battery has faded but it is off such a high base it's still better than many.

    • badonde on 01/02/2022 - 12:33

      I tried upgrading - and went back! I will be gutted when it finally dies.
      Have replaced screen and battery already.
      Hoping it lasts another couple years

  • imcold on 28/01/2022 - 17:43

    I have two cycles. Main phone, about 4-5 years each, usually also limited by network shutdowns. Dual Sim phones usually have a sim that's one generation behind.

    Burner phone, just for fun, usually end up lending it out.
    Averages out 1 per year, about $100 in cost. Current burner phone is a new pixel 2xl with considerate blue tint.

  • Bec-a on 28/01/2022 - 18:13
    +1

    I use my iphones until they break (or drop in toilet). using the old se from 2016, still got good battery and supported

  • TimApple on 28/01/2022 - 18:22

    iPhones last for years. My mom used her iPhone 6 until just very recently. That’s like 6 years total.

  • superkieu on 28/01/2022 - 18:43

    It is personal and subjective. Different people have different needs.

    I had iPhone 3gs for 5 years and Samsung S4 for 4 years, and I bought them second hand.
    I have tried various phones over the years. budget phones, mid tier phones, flagship phones. I settled for mid tier phones.
    I stopped buying iPhone when Apple removed the headphone jack.

    My sister prefer to always carry 2 latest flagship phones in the same hand bag: an iPhone and an Android phone. Why chose right ?
    She buys 2 new phones ever year.

    Her son refuses to own or use a Mobile phone. Even the latest flagship phone his mother wants to buy for him.
    He would rather use the iPad.

    My friend is paranoid and refused to use any smartphone.

  • raptormesh on 28/01/2022 - 18:43

    Had an iPhone 6 for 5 years, then the XR for 3 years. Now sporting a 13 mini. Don't plan to upgrade for another 5 years.

  • DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 28/01/2022 - 19:54
    +2

    When there is a killer deal on OZB.

  • souths123 on 28/01/2022 - 20:04

    still have my s9….works fine, no issues. Am considering upgrading this year, but not sure to what. I just want a fast, reliable handset with great camera, but don't want to pay too much.

  • drprox on 28/01/2022 - 20:47
    +1

    2017 - Huawei mate 10
    2019 - Huawei mate 20 pro

    Please America let Huawei be great again :(

    • badonde on 01/02/2022 - 12:33

      Sadly I don't think they will come back to Android as they have their own OS now :(
      But maybe! Boy that would be a dream come true to be able to buy a new Huawei

  • clippers on 28/01/2022 - 21:09

    Previously once every 3years. Now that I need reading glasses, I try to use my phone as little as possible which is not difficult with WFH. So no upgrade plans for my Note9.

    On the couch and bed, I use the Tab S6 LTE which can actually act as a phone.. thought abt it but it'll be quite comical to be scanning QR code outside Coles with a tablet haha.

  • furyou on 28/01/2022 - 21:47
    +1

    3yrs, but ONLY when a deal comes in.

  • raspudala on 28/01/2022 - 21:51

    Still on S7 here, works fine, but probably time to upgrade :D

  • CryssieJade on 28/01/2022 - 22:11

    I have a 4 year old Android (Oppo).
    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

    I'm a photographer by trade, and couldn't care less what my phone camera does with itself 😂

  • Brianqpr on 29/01/2022 - 01:44

    If battery life is the concern, I wouldn't bother with iPhone. The rest of my family have them and, every time we're away together on holiday, their batteries run out long before my $360 redmi.

    Also who really keeps phones for five years? While it's doable, the reality is the battery would be terrible by then and we and tear would take its toll.

    • darque on 29/01/2022 - 15:09
      +1

      Not sure what models your family members have, but by all reports the iPhone 13 models have amazing battery life which has caught my attention.

      Not sure if my next phone will last 5 years, but with greater software support and overall optimisation, it seems like I'm more likely to reach that milestone with an iPhone (albeit with a mid-life battery replacement).

      • Thenarrator on 29/01/2022 - 15:51

        I have the same problem as you OP. My phones old but working fine but i started noticing more and more apps cant update because i dont have the latest OS installed. This almost makes second hand phones pointless because its actually limited by years of life under software support.

  • lunartemis on 29/01/2022 - 06:38
    -1

    Shouldn't the question be "How often do you upgrade your phone?". Otherwise you are asking how often people upgrade their phone just in 2022

  • spoonmugen on 29/01/2022 - 08:07

    im every 3-5yrs if its compelling…

  • Vita85 on 29/01/2022 - 12:06

    Went from flagships (S10 launch) to budget, which I change yearly to get a fresh battery, latest Android OS and hopefully a better camera. Currently on a Motorola G9 Plus which I want to switch from. Have data connection issues regularly with it.

  • alexm1 on 29/01/2022 - 12:28

    I bought a Samsung note 4 after one year of release date for $930 and was hoping to work for at least 5 years. It stopped working exactly after 2 years and 2 months. The hardware is in perfect condition but has software problem that prevent me to start the phone. All happen after I upgraded the android on my phone and there is no way to go back to original version and now most of the apps are required new Android to work. Since then i only buying Chinese phones, at least they don't have clock to break down

  • UFO on 29/01/2022 - 12:53

    Still rocking a iPhone 6Splus.

    I'm on my 3rd battery, but otherwise the phone itself is still perfectly functional.
    I'd rather spend $150 on a battery replacement, than $1500+ on a new phone.

    If the phone dies, then I'll replace it.
    https://i.pinimg.com/736x/d4/c0/96/d4c096e01222b4cf3bfaedfe5…

  • kokita on 29/01/2022 - 12:54
    +1

    I'm still using my S10 too and have no reason to upgrade. My S10 battery is still okay and willing to pay for a replacement if needed.
    Can anyone suggest or convince me to upgrade to any latest smartphone?

    • darque on 29/01/2022 - 15:02
      +1

      I honestly can't find a better option especially if you value the headphone / expandable storage these days. I might be holding off for at least another year after seeing how long ozbargainers are getting out of their phones!

      The main thing I want in my next phone is to still get a full day of charge (moderate use) without too much anxiety after 2-3 years. And nothing seems to come close from an Android side without going over 6.1 inches. Hence I've been looking into the iPhone for the first time, potentially the 14

      • sardines on 30/01/2022 - 09:52
        +1

        i am using the 10e but battery life is showing its age— I spend lots of time away from home so the 1tb micro sd card full of tv shows, audio books and music is great with the headphone jack. the current phones are too big, usually no expandable storage and bluetooth headphones. I borrowed a mates current samsung phone and the screen is beautiful to consume media or read on but the size is just not as convenient/portable in pockets . I understand that everything is cloud but if you just want to cast to a TV or watch something your not using up valuable phone data or have to worry about signal strength.

  • aaor on 29/01/2022 - 13:04

    My previous 2 phones lasted about 3.5 years until the battery life started to go down a cliff. With both being HTC phones with a metal back, battery replacement would require practically disassembling the entire phone. Decided to get a new phone each time instead since the speed improvements made the extra money worth it.

    Now rocking an iphone 12. Been using a 1A charger and trying to keep the battery between 20% and 80%. My previous phone was on a 1A charger all its life and that seemed to help, but I would leave it plugged in overnight.

  • hasher22 on 29/01/2022 - 13:12

    When I used to work for a telco, it was every year on the release date (due to perks)

    Now it's every 2-3 years, I had an s10 and upgraded to s21 because I needed a better camera. If I didn't then I would have waited for the S23 this year

  • Phoebus on 29/01/2022 - 13:31

    Every 2-3 years I get a $400-$500 phone. At 2 years I think about what's available and what specs I want. Then buy when a good deal comes up on a newish mid range or 1yo+ flagship with the specs I want.

  • CheapAddict on 29/01/2022 - 14:31

    If your workplace offers salary sacrifice, this is the way to go. I do this annually.

    Let say your monthly taxable income is $10k, your net pay would approx be $7339. If you salary sacrifice say the most expensive iphone your taxable income would be reduced to $7528 ($10k - $2471.82(iphone less gst)) which would be a net pay of approx $5721.

    $7339 - $5721 = $1618, this is how much out of pocket you are that month for buying a $2719 iphone.

    Apple hold their value real well and if you sell a previous gen iphone, you could easily get anywhere from $1400 - $1700. I do this annually and am only out of pocket anywhere between $0-200 a year after salary sacrifice and selling my phone.

    • darque on 29/01/2022 - 14:55

      Great tip! I'm going to see if this is an option.

      I presume the only pushback may be from an admin / accounting stand point giving them more work

      • CheapAddict on 29/01/2022 - 15:19

        Our workplace offers this as a benefit which has no pushback. We’re allowed to claim this once a year with no questions asked.

        I would assume that most workplaces that offer this would be the same otherwise why offer it? But can’t really speak for other companies as i only really started doing this from my current workplace when I calculated how huge the savings were.

    • tinmancactus on 30/01/2022 - 08:31

      Do you buy the phone yourself and hand over the tax invoice? This is how it works at my workplace but I've heard for others they have to essentially tell their work what phone they want and they will buy it.

      If the salary sacrifice provider lets you purchase the phone (i.e Maxxia) then you can buy it with discounted gift cards, get it on sale, churn a credit card, etc. Stack all these together and you can save a lot of money.

      • CheapAddict on 30/01/2022 - 18:12

        yep i have to purchase the phone myself first. The full amount is refunded to me next pay and they deduct phone minus the GST from my taxable income.

  • Pyrock on 29/01/2022 - 14:32

    get a new battery and hold onto my phone for another year

    Do exactly this.
    I replaced my battery for my s10 plus last year and the phone felt like new. I did a factory reset at the same time which probably helped. Just don't get a cheap knock off battery.
    Still runs everything great and will for many years (even though updates have probably stopped now apps will still support this Android version for years)
    I was grappling with getting a new phone too but I'm glad I didn't. I will get at least 1 more year I recon before I look at upgrading

  • Top G on 29/01/2022 - 15:15

    usually every 3-4 years. But I tend to abuse my smartphone so it can be 2 years if it sustains screen damage (lol). I don't baby my phone, use it like a workhorse and think $400 every so often for a daily driver is good value.

    Used to be big gains every couple of years but now phones progress is kinda flatlining, which is to be expected. No sense splashing out

  • sackrace on 29/01/2022 - 18:34

    I aim for 2 to 3 years from 200 to 300 dollar budget phones.

    Battery is not an issue if you try to avoid charging to high percentages, my 20 month old Redmi note 9 has 92% of it's initial capacity. Charging for 100 overnight ages batteries more swiftly than two quick top up charges a day.

    I upgrade more often than if I used flagship devices but I'm out less money when my kids smash them or i bust them up while working.

    • sackrace on 29/01/2022 - 19:17

      5 devices in the last decade, one being RMAed so 4 effectively. Spent 1150ieh across all those with the RMA refund. On the 5th which I'm aiming for another year out of. So close to 3 years each when that's done.

  • lhou021 on 29/01/2022 - 20:19

    Huawei P30 (2019) - current phone 2.5 years

    I had 6 phones in the last 12 years.
    I love upgrading smartphones in the early days, but these days I can't think of a reason to upgrade.

    From a longevity perspective, the best phone purchases are,
    Motorola Nexus 6 - bought it for dad in 2015, and he is still using it after 6 years
    iphone 6S plus - another 2015 device, mum used it for 6 years until I bought her a new iphone 13 pro in December last year, and I think she still prefers her old 6s plus lol

  • gimli on 29/01/2022 - 20:33

    Nokia 3310 still going strong

    • Forfiet on 30/01/2022 - 00:00

      …. But 2g is gone, so are you using it as your main phone?…… I mean I have a working 3310 too…. but …..

      • gimli on 30/01/2022 - 07:36

        Yeah. Main snake phone

        • Forfiet on 30/01/2022 - 10:17

          touché…. I still think the ringtone maker was a solid touch also….

  • shortgum on 29/01/2022 - 23:37

    where is option for battery die?

  • MKBHD on 29/01/2022 - 23:58

    Half yearly. Sometimes even sooner. I got a Pixel 6 pro at launch, sold it for iPhone mini 13, sold it again for Flip 3. Good deals on marketplace or OzBargain - I hardly ever lose money just sell at cost price and get another one when on sale.

  • Freshie on 30/01/2022 - 02:12

    my anecdote is that battery longevity and phone useability is pretty on par minus OS updates, although Samsung/android seem to be closing that gap as of late.

  • bluebo on 30/01/2022 - 11:46

    Had to upgrade my phone this year (2.5 years) as work apps demand the latest security updates and my S9 stopped getting them. Other than that, until it breaks.

  • syousef on 30/01/2022 - 11:48

    When the old one dies. Usually the battery is the limiting factor.

  • A-boy on 30/01/2022 - 12:37

    Lol… I am just asking Apple company, how often do they want iPhone user to change their iPhone, as every year they have 2-3 new launch. and so called iPhone lover who just bought their phone like eight months back standing in a line at 3am just buy another one… Proudly android user…🤝

    Back to original question, all mobile now a days are generally last 2-3 years.

  • AJCN on 30/01/2022 - 12:57

    2-5 years. My rules are, a new battery after 2+ years. And if it not longer receives updates, then it needs to be replaced.

  • bazingaa on 30/01/2022 - 14:09

    I will use my S10 until it breaks lol. Only thing I don't like is the camera quality specially with landscapes. Battery is still good (around 80% capacity, I have only used fast charging from day 1) and mine is a S10 dual sim with Snapdragon, G9730 (Hong Kong variant). Android 12 update is on the way, already available in some regions like Canada.
    I have also removed all Samsung crap with ADB and made it like a pixel with Nova Launcher when I got it 3 years back, so it is still smooth as a brand new phone.

    • darque on 30/01/2022 - 18:36

      How do you know what the remaining battery capacity is on your s10? I've gone through Samsung members and all I get is a vague "good"

      • sackrace on 30/01/2022 - 19:03
        +2

        Accubattery

        • bazingaa on 31/01/2022 - 10:15

          yes, using this

  • Kosmo-Kramer on 30/01/2022 - 14:53

    Still using iPhone SE 2016. Also have Galaxy Grand Duos 2013 and Nokia 6500s 2007. But recently received s21 5G as gift.
    Now s21 is main sim phone but not using much.
    SE is secondary for browsing or work coz i like little tiny phone easy to carry.
    Galaxy Grand Duos is almost no use now after i got android s21.
    Nokia is just for memories. Every-time i post it for selling i end up not selling when i use it.

  • umoddbro on 30/01/2022 - 17:07

    Still using my s8+ from 2018, heck if I hadn't lost my note 5 I'd probably still be using that.

  • zah on 30/01/2022 - 17:27

    OnePlus 7T bought 12/19 for $700 still going strong. Should last at least 2 more years unless battery drains or phone unexpectedly dies.

    I think 3-4 years is reasonable. If I had bought an iPhone ($1000+), I would expect it to last 5 years. I still see many of my colleagues using either iPhone 7 or 8 with zero complaints so it's definitely doable.

  • morebunnings on 30/01/2022 - 18:26

    My last 5 phones have all be xiaomi/redmi phones. Currently on a poco f3. I usually wait 2 generations between upgrading, so around 2 years, paying around the $400 mark each time, and usually selling the old phone for $100-150 depending on condition.

    Always the same though: wait for xiamoi.eu rom support for the model I want, buy the phone, wait 2 weeks for it to arrive. Unlock the boot loader and wait 2 weeks for the unlock to complete, install xiaomi.eu rom, debloat the rom install then start using the phone, sell old phone.

    Takes a month of planning and some tinkering to set up but I find it is cheap and the phones are decent. Phone plan is a cheap labara yearly deal, around $99/year.

  • quacker on 30/01/2022 - 19:04

    I still use my Galaxy Note 8, If they didn't cut windows phone I would probably still be using my Nokia Lumia 1020.

  • Janko on 30/01/2022 - 19:53

    S10 has been my favourite phone, but Samsung absolutely driving me crazy with critical security updates all the time. Not inclined at this stage to give money to anyone who drives me crazy unless it's to make them go away.

  • penguincat on 30/01/2022 - 23:43

    My s10+ developed a screen issue turned slime green then yellow then had brown/grey spots everywhere. If that didn't happen Id still be using it and planed on using it until 2024.

    My phone upgrade terms are.
    The phone actually fails eg can't hold a charge or has a fault considered major.
    18 months since the last security update.

    here are some of the past examples.
    Galaxy S5 randomly stopped reading sim cards. Maybe it was reported stolen a while after I bought it?
    Note 4 battery life was around 15mins even a new battery didn't help. So I think the mainboard had some issue. Battery would say 95% then it would freeze/lock up for 5 seconds then say 2% charge battery.
    Sony xz premium 18 months after the last security update nothing wrong with the phone or battery.
    S10+ screen issue posted above.

    If all it's going to take is a new screen and battery to make you happy then do that. :)

  • giventofly on 31/01/2022 - 09:08

    It's usually every two years, but presently on S10+ as I returned my Pixel 6 Pro.

  • trev likes bargains on 31/01/2022 - 09:09

    I upgrade when the phone starts to feel sluggish and there is a good deal. S4, S6, S8, S21

  • crazyboy on 31/01/2022 - 15:25

    6S, then X, then 11 Pro.

  • That Guy on 31/01/2022 - 15:35

    My s10 5g is 3 years old and has 90% battery capacity. Samsung are rolling out android 12 for it which will be the last major release. I'm assuming ill get 1-2 more years out of it. The flagships since haven't really offered anything worth replacing it for yet.

  • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2022 - 15:46

    I think my S10 will be good for a few more years. Phones reached the point of being good enough years ago, for me.

  • koplik8 on 31/01/2022 - 16:02

    I was always a Samsung buyer. Bought the S10E and the battery as terrible. Needed to charge it three times a day. I ended up buying an Oppo in March. Still an Android phone. Someone at work talked me into it. Did heaps of research. I'm never touching Samsung again. Turns out the S10E only has a Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery. No bloody wonder it didn't hold charge all day. the Oppo has a Li-Po 5000 mAh battery. Make sure you look at the battery when buying your new phone. The S21 FE only has a Li-Ion 4500 mAh battery. No deal!

  • nephilim on 31/01/2022 - 16:03

    I owe $350 to optus if I cancel my S21 contract, most likely another 6 odd months when its closer to $200 and JB have a decent deal on.

  • chriskq on 31/01/2022 - 17:07
    +1

    my iphone 6 is (barely) still going. I would have changed many years ago if i didnt also have a newer iphone X (which yes isnt that much better)… its hard to justify buying a new one…. i splurged on a new Dell tower PC back in BF sale thou

  • croseks on 31/01/2022 - 17:37

    If you get an iPhone, get one of the Max models (11 Pro Max, 12 Pro Max, 13 Pro Max)

    They will all have really good battery life and the iphone chips are 2-3 generations ahead of android, so even 4-5 year old phones will run really nicely without lagging or any problems.

    I have switched from android to iphone 11 pro max 2 years ago and my phone still works great, all day battery life and the camera takes amazing photos. On the plus side, it looks just like the latest iphone so nobody can tell its a 3 year old phone at this point.

    You wont get a 120hz display, and you wont get a headphone jack, and you wont get fast USB transfers and you wont get a camera with 5-10x optical zoom. If you can live with all that, then you will get an amazing phone which is a great overall package.

    • MKBHD on 01/02/2022 - 09:56

      With iPhones, it's not the chips that are 2-3 generations ahead. It's the integration and control of both software and hardware by one company making them efficient. Android phones get neglected after 1 year, iPhones usually have a better support as there are so less iPhones to control compared to abundance of Android phones by their makers and focus is always on latest phones.

      • croseks on 01/02/2022 - 14:53

        You are right in that Apple designs the whole phone from start to finish, so they can control every aspect of it and also keep it up to date easily as there is only a handful of models. But they also are literally 50-60% faster then then latest android devices. Check for yourself on Geekbench.

        https://bgr.com/tech/early-iphone-13-pro-benchmarks-destroy-…

  • cosmos on 01/02/2022 - 08:01

    Still using my iPhone 6s, it will be around 7 years later this year. Replaced battery once, and it’s still going good. Have also got last iOS update, probably no more updates for this phone, but I’ll continue using it until it dies or is unusable. I would like to keep it for as many years as possible, don’t want to spend too much on updating phone when the upgrades I think are trivial.

  • badonde on 01/02/2022 - 12:39

    Main issue is many of the new phones that could potentially replace my Huawei are just single Sim
    And eSIM just doesn't cut it for travel or here in Aus

    • skittlebrau on 02/02/2022 - 12:11

      If you're okay with using Telstra, Optus or Vodafone (sadly not any of the MVNOs), you can just use eSIM locally and keep the physical SIM slot available for when you need it.

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