People can (rightly) shit on Apple, but my phone has been working for 5 years now, still works quite well, with only the battery life being an issue. As long as easy charging is within reach, I’m unlikely to get a new phone.

[–] FMT99@lemmy.world 17 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I didn't realize people's phones actually broke down in less than 5 years, I thought they just upgraded because they wanted to.

I've had my Sony XZ2C since 2018 and I haven't had any issues. I'm sure the battery must have been better in the past but it easily lasts me the day, so I don't really notice.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

I’ve been poor long enough that the phone companies have learned not to fuck with my phone. Whereas a richer person would respond to a remote nerfing by buying a new phone, I respond to a remote nerfing by cursing and battling through whatever simulated tech shade they throw my way. I think they just realized it’s not worth the effort as it will never result in me buying a new phone.

[–] Servais@jlai.lu 11 points 8 months ago

Agree, iPhones' longevity is hard to beat

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

New batteries are really not a big deal, and keep the phones more useful up to the end. We keep iPhones in the family about 6 years, but halfway through replace the battery and give them to the kids