FabSwingers.com forum: Do you buy a new mobile every year?

By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I dont and I have still got my old galaxy g5 mobile which I have had now for many many years. I think it is 7 years now.

It is still working, but I thought that I would get a new one, just in case something would happen to that one.

What about you, do you buy a new mobile every year and if you have a old one still, what make is it?

How many years have you had yours for?

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

It takes me long enough to work out any new phone, so not putting myself through that trauma every year!

Those that know me know that I repel technology!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I keep them until the battery stops lasting more than a couple of hours. This one’s been with me since March

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My 5 year old LG V30 is feeling its age

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By *heelerMan
over a year ago

Northants

Every 2 years for me the old ones batteries dont last long after a full charge.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ever 2 years contract upgrades and throw my old phone in a box

Currently in the box is iPhone 5s 6s+ X and 11 pro max soon to be 13pro max in that box also

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ever 2 years contract upgrades and throw my old phone in a box

Currently in the box is iPhone 5s 6s+ X and 11 pro max soon to be 13pro max in that box also

You can recycle old phones and get money for them

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By *ugardilfMan
over a year ago

Chester

I wait until the battery starts giving up, normally 2-3 years then I end up with the latest version that gas even more stuff I never knew I wanted, needed or will ever use!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I didn't have the need for internet or emails, I would have my old Nokia 3310. But at the moment I have a pixel 3 for over 4 years, it's still going strong. My main goal has always been to find a phone that is good and go onto a SIM only.

I went into a phone shop once and all the digital labels were not working, and it opened my eyes a little. All makes and models looked exactly the same, only difference was camera specs. If it isn't broken, why fix it.

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By *unthum62Man
over a year ago

Benidorm

I wait until they die.

Then ask IT to replace it, which is usually with something almost as ancient.

As long as its got whatsapp and can send and make calls it will do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ever 2 years contract upgrades and throw my old phone in a box

Currently in the box is iPhone 5s 6s+ X and 11 pro max soon to be 13pro max in that box also

You can recycle old phones and get money for them

They come in handy depending on what I am doing

11 pro max has a throw away SIM card in it for fab so I can hand out my number and just switch it off

The X is a 10 year anniversary phone bank on it going through the roof in 20-30 years time

People still wishing they would have keep they original iPhone 1st gens they up at like 30-40k

The 6s+ is the last iPhone with a headphone jack currently live it’s life as a music streaming device

5s dose nothing but comes in handy if going out

Switch my sim it to it and that that don’t need to worry about it getting broke or lost

But yes you can and thanks for the suggestion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ever 2 years contract upgrades and throw my old phone in a box

Currently in the box is iPhone 5s 6s+ X and 11 pro max soon to be 13pro max in that box also

You can recycle old phones and get money for them

They come in handy depending on what I am doing

11 pro max has a throw away SIM card in it for fab so I can hand out my number and just switch it off

The X is a 10 year anniversary phone bank on it going through the roof in 20-30 years time

People still wishing they would have keep they original iPhone 1st gens they up at like 30-40k

The 6s+ is the last iPhone with a headphone jack currently live it’s life as a music streaming device

5s dose nothing but comes in handy if going out

Switch my sim it to it and that that don’t need to worry about it getting broke or lost

But yes you can and thanks for the suggestion "

Bloody hell nat that’s some serious organisation!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ever 2 years contract upgrades and throw my old phone in a box

Currently in the box is iPhone 5s 6s+ X and 11 pro max soon to be 13pro max in that box also

You can recycle old phones and get money for them

They come in handy depending on what I am doing

11 pro max has a throw away SIM card in it for fab so I can hand out my number and just switch it off

The X is a 10 year anniversary phone bank on it going through the roof in 20-30 years time

People still wishing they would have keep they original iPhone 1st gens they up at like 30-40k

The 6s+ is the last iPhone with a headphone jack currently live it’s life as a music streaming device

5s dose nothing but comes in handy if going out

Switch my sim it to it and that that don’t need to worry about it getting broke or lost

But yes you can and thanks for the suggestion

Bloody hell nat that’s some serious organisation!"

Thanks I am a very organised person

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By *aGaGagging for itCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I keep it until it doesn't work as it should (usually battery). I stay mindful of the manufacturer's quest to promote consumerism and an unnecessary desire for customers to have the latest product, because they have changed something / upgraded last year's model, or because the customer wants to be 'the coolest kid on the block'. I remain conscious that I actually probably only use 30% of my phone's capability, so why do I need improvement in the 70% that I don't use?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do Apple not make it so you have to eventually upgrade, with their software updates etc? So the older phones become redundant in a way?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm terrible with a phone, I've had my current one about 8 months and that's the longest I've managed without smashing the screen. I'm doing good.

And iPhones are wank.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I haven’t bought a personal phone or computer for about 20 years!

Employers or my business replace every 2 years. I have an iPhone 14 since April and an old iPhone 12 from my last contract. I do still have a Nokia 3310 for GPS only when wild-camping. Modern phones generally don’t triangulate as fast or on such little power.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do Apple not make it so you have to eventually upgrade, with their software updates etc? So the older phones become redundant in a way?"

Nope that was a update blunder when the battery degrades the phone will give the choice to down click the cpu so it isn’t use the same amount off power

The first interaction off this you couldn’t turn it off then the backlash it and they implemented a switch that can stop it

At least they did something about it google have been getting away with it for years

But killing cash memory and never done anything about it but never talked about

Need to know how to stick your phone in recovery mode and clear the catch out

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

No every two/three, depends if I see out my contract or buy it out and get an upgrade.

The mr

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

A couple of old Nokia 105 phones keep me going, one for personal use and a burner phone for Fab use.

Both on PAYG costing me around £15 a month.

Scrooge is alive and well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope, I wait until current handset can’t be repaired then purchase another

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

I have a Samsung Galaxy which is around 7 years old now. Still runs for a couple of days on a full charge so no plans to change it.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I'm terrible with a phone, I've had my current one about 8 months and that's the longest I've managed without smashing the screen. I'm doing good.

And iPhones are wank.

You know you can protect screens for £5 you can buy the stick on glass online for any phone and you can even buy replacement screen kits on eBay with the jumper leads snd tiny screwdrivers!

Having children has its advantages you get loads of practice replacing screens of phones, tablets and laptops

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By *esmond and Molly JonesCouple
over a year ago

Watford

I get a £100 Motorola or similar from Argos and run it for 3 years or so until the battery goes. A cheap Android does just about everything an expensive one does, so I cannot see why people spend £1000 on one when my one does most of the things an expensive one does anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used to change when contact done this time we’ve decided to keep them for longer and it’s halved the bill

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By *iss DevilWoman
over a year ago

Bedford

I look into getting a new phone when the old one has to have a power pack permanently attached due to low battery life. However, I stopped relying on branded phones after one year my bf at that time (who used to work for O2) got himself an unbranded phone from China. It cost him pennies compared to my phone at that time, and he could use it all day and still had plenty of battery life left at the end of the day. He taught me what to look for when getting a new phone (battery mostly), and I never looked back! My current phone cost me under £100 on Amazon, it has been with me for just under 2 years and is still going strong. I can still get about 1.5 days out of it on one charge.

I am definitely not going back to iPhones or Samsungs etc.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

I've just got a new Huawei P40 Pro to replace a 2 year old P30 Pro. I tend to buy phones that have been on the market for a couple of years and then keep them for two years or so? In the process I have divorced Google

Next I need to wean myself off Facebook.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Do Apple not make it so you have to eventually upgrade, with their software updates etc? So the older phones become redundant in a way?"

In theory yes and no.. for example the new iOS 17 will work with iPhones Xs, 11, 11s,12,13,14 and 15… but even the 11’s will be 6-7 years old! Anything older than that will still be able to use older software, but they won’t support bug fixes!

I always bought a new phone every other year… but this was the first time I didn’t so I’ve had this one 3 years and never had an issue

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By *D of funCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

I get an upgrade every time one of my daughters gets a new phone! I get her old one! She's thinking of getting a new one soon x

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry

I used to every 2 years. But then I got the Galaxy S10. Great phone, so had that over 4 years now because it continues to cut the mustard (and I use my phone a lot and need a good one). So no need to change. Plus so many new phones now don't come with a SD card slot with the a ability to hold a huge capacity SD card which I like. And I don't want cloud services or paying subscriptions for large storage. However unfortunately I've read that soon the update support for my S10 will be pulled so maybe its time to look for something else.

I've loved the galaxy S series over the years. However (like most other on the market) the S series no long had an SD card slot I think. So when I look for a new phone I may have to look at other brands.

I used to keep my S5 as a back up phone. I don't know how anyone uses it anymore as their main phone. I used my S5 not long ago while my S10 was away for repair. So many of the apps I use daily you just can't get on the Play store for the S10 or just wont launch. Hardly anything is supported for it anymore. Plus apps are so much bigger and storage space was another huge issue for said apps.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

"No every two/three, depends if I see out my contract or buy it out and get an upgrade.

The mr"

This

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

I buy several

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

We have a chain of hand me downs. I used to get a new one every time I could get a free upgrade (I also get a discount through work). But the next in the chain (youngest child) has an iPhone 8 & I have a 3 year old 11. I like the 11 but the 8 really needs replacing (will go to father-in-law) but they want to wait for the 15 which I don’t think I can afford so they might have to settle for a 14. T was given a good deal on his sister-in-law’s Samsung but he can’t get on with it so is looking at an iPhone SE which our eldest has.

J x

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"It takes me long enough to work out any new phone, so not putting myself through that trauma every year!

Those that know me know that I repel technology!"
I see and yes, they sometimes can be tricky to figure out at first as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to upgrade every 2 years no matter what the condition of the phone was. This current phone though is on a 3 year contract as it made it that much cheaper.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Nope mine is 6 years old and does everything I need it to do

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Mine is 6 years old and still fine for what I use it for. Text, calls, and occasional quick web use.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

My contract is up in a few months and I’ll keep my IPhone 12 til it starts performing slower.

Getting a new phone is great for about an hour and then you just go back to using the same features you had on your last one.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"I used to upgrade every 2 years no matter what the condition of the phone was. This current phone though is on a 3 year contract as it made it that much cheaper. "

I used to let my contract run over when it's run out you're not tied to a contract but if you have a great deal it's a good way to go and if you wanted to buy another device buy one. 8 years I was only paying £12.50 unlimited everything

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"I keep them until the battery stops lasting more than a couple of hours. This one’s been with me since March

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That is a good way of doing it, to let the battery stop working before buying a new one as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Takes me years to get a new phone and never on contract now, used to have 2 contracts phones and both died on me within a year, total waste of money. Now i pay for the phone and then get a contract sim. Had a cheap ass android I bought for £50 for like 4 years until I was eventually able to upgrade to a Google pixel, very nice phone and worth the money. Bought a £20pm sim contract for unlimited data and a heavy duty case to keep the phone in good nick

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"My 5 year old LG V30 is feeling its age"
Yes, that is a good one too

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

I love my Samsung fold and wouldn't change to anything else. I did switch to the new model last year as it has better gorilla glass and I'm always dropping my phone. No plans to upgrade at present.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope.

I did iPhone 4, iPhone 6+, an android, now back to iPhone 12 pro.

I like things to last as long as possible so I spend less over time and I hate contracts on pretty much everything in life too, waste of money in my opinion but sometimes can't be avoided.

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

Every 2 years when my contract expires

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By *omethingDifferent4FunWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh-ish

Nope. Buy something SIM-free outright and use a PAYG SIM until it starts glitching/not holding battery! Usually get 2-ish years out of a handset.

Don't ever spend crazy money on latest handset as the chance of dropping and breaking it is too high! Use screen protectors and silicon case to try save them from myself.

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By *uangshanMan
over a year ago

jarrow

No but I buy the phone outright when I get a new one and then look for the best sim contract separately no ties to any network or phone provider

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling

"No but I buy the phone outright when I get a new one and then look for the best sim contract separately no ties to any network or phone provider "

This.

The shortest time I'd had a phone before getting a new one was about 18 months - 24 months. And this was because of a fault that happened just after warranty ended, and could not be repaired by other means.

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

Used to be bi annual, then I decided I just didn't care any more and saved £30 a month - my phone does everything I need, and things I've never used, an upgrade is unnecessary.

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

Not anymore, price of phone contracts these days are ludicrous.

I worked it out that, for an iPhone - you pay

£60 a month x 24

£100 upfront for the phone

£1480 over the life time of the contract, plus the £100 for the phone up front. That’s £1580 all in.

For a standard model iPhone 14, that’s almost 2 phones for the price of one.

Suffice to say, I kept my iPhone 12 for 3 years and I’ll need to replace it as the battery is dropping like a stone.

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By *eltic connectionCouple
over a year ago

Manningtree

I still use my Samsung S6.

Not of Facebook so battery still lasts two days!

Sim only contract which is £6.50 a month for unlimited calls, texts and 4 gig of data, never use it all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find it strange that so many people would change their phone when the battery doesn't hold its charge for long enough. The cost of getting a new battery fitted is peanuts compared to the price of a new phone.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

"A couple of old Nokia 105 phones keep me going, one for personal use and a burner phone for Fab use.

Both on PAYG costing me around £15 a month.

Scrooge is alive and well

I was paying 15 now paying £10pm with more data. £180 vs £120 a year makes your eyes blink

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I typically don't, preferring to buy outright and then use a Sim-only service, preferably with the shortest contract time possible, as network quality seems to vary. My favourite phone died last year

Replacements didn't seem to cut it, despite being newer tech. And just lost my replacement, so having to repeat the job

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I (Mr) use a Microsoft Windows mobile phone, most apps no longer work but I can still get on most of the websites I need to and make calls and text so does everything I need. I have multiple computers and tablets to do everything else so I happy with my phone.

The wife does lots more stuff on her phone and hers is android but still a few years old so I will be buying her a new one for xmas (don't tell her).

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"I find it strange that so many people would change their phone when the battery doesn't hold its charge for long enough. The cost of getting a new battery fitted is peanuts compared to the price of a new phone."

I think it's great that manufacturers are now being pushed to make their phones more easily repairable

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"I (Mr) use a Microsoft Windows mobile phone, most apps no longer work but I can still get on most of the websites I need to and make calls and text so does everything I need. I have multiple computers and tablets to do everything else so I happy with my phone.

The wife does lots more stuff on her phone and hers is android but still a few years old so I will be buying her a new one for xmas (don't tell her)."

I loved Windows mobile and kept mine going as long as I could.

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By *nliveneTV/TS
over a year ago

Selby

Usually i change phone between every 5 to 7 years. Right now my dilemma is there's no more Samsung Note models

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By *he Silver FuxMan
over a year ago

Uttoxeter

Upgrade only when necessary- just gone from a scratched screen / degraded battery iPhone 11 to a 14 Pro Max. I have to say that the transfer of everything from the old Iphone to the new one was effortless - it’s all there and only a few usernames and passwords needed (but forgotten) when logging in to apps - but that’s my fault.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Noooooo. I use mine until they die.

Mrs C

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I dont and I have still got my old galaxy g5 mobile which I have had now for many many years. I think it is 7 years now.

It is still working, but I thought that I would get a new one, just in case something would happen to that one.

What about you, do you buy a new mobile every year and if you have a old one still, what make is it?

How many years have you had yours for?

Normally keep them for 2 years then treat myself to a new one

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

I get the family hand me downs

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

I used to as soon as the contract run out. This phone though I've had 5 years and it's on sim only so I've saved myself a fair bit of money by not upgrading as soon as the contract running out. I think it's on its way out though but will keep it for as long as possible.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

Had my p30 pro since 2019 and it's still going strong

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Takes me years to get a new phone and never on contract now, used to have 2 contracts phones and both died on me within a year, total waste of money. Now i pay for the phone and then get a contract sim. Had a cheap ass android I bought for £50 for like 4 years until I was eventually able to upgrade to a Google pixel, very nice phone and worth the money. Bought a £20pm sim contract for unlimited data and a heavy duty case to keep the phone in good nick"
That is a good phone and also a better way of paying too

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"I get an upgrade every time one of my daughters gets a new phone! I get her old one! She's thinking of getting a new one soon x"
That is also a good way of getting an upgrade, by doing it that way too

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"I keep it until it doesn't work as it should (usually battery). I stay mindful of the manufacturer's quest to promote consumerism and an unnecessary desire for customers to have the latest product, because they have changed something / upgraded last year's model, or because the customer wants to be 'the coolest kid on the block'. I remain conscious that I actually probably only use 30% of my phone's capability, so why do I need improvement in the 70% that I don't use?"
That is also good to keep it until it doesnt work anymore

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Mine is 6 years old and still fine for what I use it for. Text, calls, and occasional quick web use."
That is good and yes, as long it still can do those things too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sure how old my iPhone SE is. But it’s had a new battery. Phones now are just adding more bells and whistles that I’d never use.

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By *igforfun100Man
over a year ago

Magherafelt

Every 4 years. New Samdung S23 plus a few months back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a oppo phone for five years plus still going great would not change it ,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I only replace my phone when the one I am using dies. Even then I usually get family cast offs, or a refurb.

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