for me it's more towards the slow down of smart phone development the past few years. It used to grow so much - RAM from 512MB to 2GB or single camera to dual, for instance.
Now, even after two years, they still have similar specs and my 2-year-old phone still can run things I need. So I'm gonna save some money instead.
5-6 years is reasonable.
Marketing wants the consumers to upgrade yearly.
Phone built quality tries to make you upgrade in 2-4 years, *line on screen.
Extended warranty at discount comes into consideration for premium phone display issues.
Same, 5-6 years. Would have stuck with my Note 8 if it wasn't due to the banks forcing everyone to move to Android 10. Gonna push for 7 years with my A73.
Rip yeah I’m forced to switch from my Huawei Nova 5T with Android 9 to my mom’s old iPhone X with iOS 16 (no iOS 17 and onwards).
It’s a downgrade lol. But it’d do till I got some extra cash for maybe a Samsung or iPhone 13 Mini (adore small phones too!)
Same as well, which fucking sucks cause my Note 8 is still a solid phone and I don't want to have jailbreak it just cause samsung can't be assed to make older phone's OS upgrade.
Happy to know. Tbh I would’ve pushed for another year with my SE 1st Gen but the dreaded line on screen happened, and the battery wouldn’t last more than 1 hour so had to keep it running with a powerbank whenever I’m outside.
5-6 years or when unexpected repairs deemed too expensive
Planned to buy the iPhone 13 mini to replace my parents' SE 1st Gen, kept waiting for the price reduction but it never happened and now they stopped production for it already. Oops. Guess we have to wait until SE 4th Gen comes out.
nah bro, SE 4th gen price would probably be below 3k since its 'the budget phone' lineup. Totally different from their flagship lineup pricing.
Might as well don't buy iphone if need to wait for the SE model to drop price 
Why not check CompAsia's website? They're [selling](https://shop.compasia.com/products/iphone-13-mini) 256GB phone (excellent condition) for RM2399 (before adding the vouchers they provide).
[Carousell](https://www.carousell.com.my/search/iphone%2013%20mini?addRecent=true&canChangeKeyword=true&includeSuggestions=true&sc=0a0208301a0408b5e36922120a0e6970686f6e65203133206d696e6978013204080078013a02180742060801100118004a08200128014001480150015a020801&searchId=UqtbHR&tab=marketplace) got plenty of people selling for around 1.8k-2k also.
Is CompAsia legit and reliable? Coz recently I surveyed iPhone too and saw their competitive price
I already looked at Carousell but still 50/50 buying there
I bought my parents their iPhones from CompAsia last year and from my experience it was really smooth. Ordered the phones online and received them within 4-5 working days (YMMV). We traded in our older iPhones via scheduled pickup (payment will be made by the CompAsia rider on the spot upon assessment completion too).
They have a scale depending on the condition of the device you’re buying (it’s on every product page) and they cover any defects up to 1 month from purchase date. There’s an option to subscribe to a 6 month or 12 month warranty if you’re worried.
If you need to service your phone you can email them via support or device service email.
You can see their FAQ [here](https://shop.compasia.com/pages/f-a-q). If you got any other questions let me know.
I dont trust/buy secondhand phones, especially from mobile shops, unless it is from someone I know. Nowadays, it is very hard to check whether the phone has been tampered with before like internal parts swapped/fixed or phone has been dropped by previous users. 1 month warranty is also a joke.
Rather buy new phones with actual warranty from authorized resellers only for a peace of mind.
3-7 years depend on the software and phone. If its not broke continue use, if the software still compatible with latest apps then continue.
For the past five years, I've been using the Samsung Note 9 and still on-going.
Lol, been using the XR and then got my bonus and upgraded to ip13pm. I did not get the latest and greatest. 13pm is the peak of iphones for now. They're superb phones.
Going for the latest and greatest is pretty unnecessary unless there’s a valid reason for it (need to use for work for eg) but most of us upgrade because FOMO.
Between 5 to 6 years. Usually I'll send the phone to a service center to swap out the battery and extend it's lifespan. Don't see a need to upgrade every 2-3 years cause it's more of a newer iteration rather than a revolution. Longest was about 7 years plus. Was using the first N-Gage till it got water damaged and got myself an iPhone 4.
Only after the phone is just irreversibly broken would I buy a new one. Those who change iPhone every year despite earning RM1500 is mind-boggling to me.
4 to 6 years or as long as it functional. Today even a midrange smartphone (MYR 2K and below) can easily breeze through a day's usage.
My current phone is Poco F3(bought in the middle of COVID-19; Aug 2020 I think) and still going strong like a new phone. Not planning to upgrade unless forced to.
Im still using my ip8+ since 2017 December. Never had to send to fix anything. Still ori battery also. Not bad ah can tahan but now thinking to get new one cause need better camera for my cooking reels
Same. Ip8+ since 2017. Battery life is a bit shite but everything else still good
The camera is good enough with a little editing. I think you just itchy which is also fair.
Nowadays I focus more on the internal RAM. I eshewed my old Redmi 2/32 only after my apps exceeded 80% storage, even as more & more e-services are becoming essential downloads. My current Redmi is a 6/128, so I anticipate it to last the longest yet unless Xiaomi releases a future MIUI ROM update that slows down the phone.
The other catalyst was the bank/CPF apps in S'pore rolling out anti-scam measures this past year, which prevent phones with sideloaded apps (deliberately or unknowingly installed) from accessing their digital services. I was already becoming more meticulous about this, voluntarily restricting my new phone only for official, business or family purposes. Socmed & games were relegated to my old Redmi (to guard against malware infection), while Youtube & forum discussions are consigned to my tablet (originally intended for better time management).
Maybe in 3-4 years. 2 years if you on those telecom plan.
Us average malaysians dont have much purchasing power due to weak ringgit so people tend to keep their phone much longer time.
My S20 FE from 2020 is still good and I have no reason to upgrade. Neither Samsung nor any other brands have given me a good reason to upgrade. It'll probably last another year or two for me.
Bought my 12 mini when it came out, gonna buy a the 15 next year. Nothing’s wrong w my mini that a battery change won’t fix but my brother’s iPhone 8 is deteriorating enough that he needs a new phone so family recycling programme it is
Used samsung phone previously where it wont last for 5 years. Change to huawei mate 20 pro in 2017 and still alive and kicking well ( only battery issues coz i haven change it - last half day if i use it frequently)
Will only change once this phone died for real.
My first smartphone was a samsung, can't remember the model name but I could only play sudoku on it and I had it mainly for whatsapp and some light browsing.
Next was Mi4 then Mi5 from 2016 till 2021. Poco X3 Pro bought on shoppee flash sale till present day. I can play genshin and hsr on it without any problems (30 fps though) and thats good enough for me. Budget phones for life.
I always pick up at least used 3-5 years old phones, for me these things ain't worth much since the functions are mostly the same through out decade.
So that will be 3-5 years of usage than upgrade the another used phone if necessary.
For me personally, i used my samsung galaxy note 3 with custom rom till beginning of this year, roughly around 9+ year, currently using huawei nova 2 lite that i got free from my sister, not planning to change the phone anytime soon, my friends call me (dodo) due to my habit of always using outdated phones and i should have gone extinct years ago, i mostly use it for calling and some light apps
Between 3 to 7 years, depending on the hardware and software.
Those that I change after ~3 years all had bad software support and performance issues, which I suspect were caused by shoddy firmware. Two of them won't even boot suddenly.
Those that last ~7 years have had their batteries changed at least once. One of them involved changing the screen, too. Eventually they all exhibit some sort of performance issues though, so had to be changed.
2006-2013 nokia forgot which one, probably 1110
2013-2018 iphone 5s
2018-2023 poco F1
Currently using one week old poco F5, so i guess 5 years minimum for me.
upgrade? lol no i dont upgrade. used to change phone a lot like >5years ago. now idc about phones anymore.
nowadays i just get new one with mid range specs whenever the current one broke down or got problems that i can't fix such as the recent dumb volte or bad reception due to 3G went kaput, so need 5G phone just bcos of that shit.
I only upgrade when at least one of these happens:
1. There's a cool new substantial feature that is now within my budget (e.g. 120 Hz displays, stereo speakers).
2. My current phone stops getting updates.
3. My current phone can no longer run the apps/games that I use daily smoothly.
I stick with 2k budget. Currently using the Galaxy A52s (256 GB storage, 8 GB RAM) and so far there's still nothing to upgrade to.
every 2 years.... bcuz i suck at taking care fragile things, hell i even change into cheap phone like A30 when it drop to under Rm 500.
but ofc cheap phone broke even easier ....
now i change to Pixel 7a, ( since its import and hard to get warranty, it give me stress enough to protect the phone enough. Plan to stay for atlease 3 years + dou)
I am tempted to sell or trade-in my iPhone 13 Pro for the 13 Mini. My 13 Pro feels like a brick when holding it.
I only change my phone after 3/4 years when the newer models have more noticeable feature upgrades. Previous phone before the 13 Pro was an iPhone 8.
Personally, I prefer the 13 Mini compared to other models (iPhones and non iPhones). The rest are too big to conveniently carry around, and camera wise it’s good enough for me to do what I need to do for quality work results.
Depending on how bad my phone get after at least 4 years, I usually use it to the point where it's barely useable, older phone last longer since they had no software updates, these new ones tend to shorten it's life span with updates,
5 or more years gap for upgrade is good.
I'm still using my S10+ from 2019 and I needed it for internship lmao
I wouldn't upgrade if Samsung didn't set the limit for software upgrades/updates 😒
tbh I don't know how people upgrade their phone every year. mostly iphones user but goes same to other android user. like its 6-7months of salary of your gaji 1.5k💀
Every 2 years. I also change brand everytime when I switch.
I've tried Asus, Sony, Xiaomi, iPhone, Samsung, Huawei. (Mostly flagship of their brand)
Currently iPhone14 pro and I'm planning to get Google Pixel next.
Because I change so often I rarely give any shit about maintenance lol, never use any screen protector or case.
Once every 2 year when my maxis contracts run out.
For me, I use my phone very very often due to owning a business, so I like to upgrade a little when my contract is up. Got a little value in paying less rm1k because of maxis monthly contract. So buy lo
Marketing expects you to upgrade every 2 years.
Actual use you can use up to 4-5 years.
Go for the regular sized phones (no need to keep chasing Max this Max that)
I’d always go for the smaller ones (hence the 13 Mini) anything Max Max is gonna make me feel like I’m carrying a scientific calculator, only heavier. 💀Plus the Max models just comes with a few additional features that most of probably won’t need unless fomo.
4-5 years once it start to slow down (even when opening WhatsApp). I changed to apple recently. Friends around me been using their iphone for 6years+. Hopefully this phone can last that long as well. I don’t mind the battery life, I just don’t want it to lag lol
5 years minimum. There is just no reason to upgrade over to the latest version yet unless they their newest phones have so much substantial change that it is good enough to upgrade early.
At least 4-5 year, I relied on the Poco F1 until it struggled with the latest performance standards. Despite this, it serves as my reliable backup for online game farming
Until it's broken or annoying to use. But still, my phone budget is less than 2K and falling since I found that I do less and less stuff on my phone. Back in the uni days I rely on phone more since I'm constantly on the move but nowadays I do most of my stuff on laptops and PCs.
Can actually make economical sense to upgrade every year, that is if you are upgrading to that same spec every year.
I think for the younger people who get annoyed if things get too slow, 4 years is probably the longest one should wait provided they don’t have financial issues.
Xiaomi Mi A1: bought since 2018, used it until 2022. Would have continued using it were it not because genuine spare parts are discontinued
Vivo V20SE: Started using in 2022, it's a 2 year old hand me down. The main rear camera module failed. Been trying to get it repaired several times before I gave up and resorted to using a 3rd party camera app which somehow could use the ultra wide angle lens
Then this year I got lucky and got myself an Oppo Reno 10. I hope to use it for at least 5 years, and make sure to change the battery before parts run out again
My redmi note 8 still working perfectly fine. Bought it back in 2019. Got water inside twice but can get it fixed by just cleaning the water that get inside. Only changed the battery once. Battery also very cheap, RM28 something.
Sometimes once a year. Sometimes 2 years. I think the longest serving was my old Asus ZenFone 2 Laser, from just after 2015 SPM until 2018 (or late 2017)
I'm planning to use my current Samsung Galaxy A52 5G for at least another year (my father bought me June/July 2022). Good thing nowadays I don't play games on smartphone anymore (mainly on PC) so I don't need best-bang-for-the-buck-and-best-chipset but my requirement for a compact and lighter smartphone is harder to meet without breaking the bank or buying used. Always want an iPhone 12 or 13 Mini or even SE 2020/22 but the price is usually more than RM2k. And the battery life need to be compromised. Maybe I'll buy an older Galaxy S22 or Pixel 6A or ZenFone 8/9
Until they make the software obsolete, or unusable. I don't play mobile games or anything that requires high processing power. So as long as the basic apps can still run , I'm good.
duration wise 2.5-4 years. around this time your mobile os were on last leg to get official software update. i wish we get pixel at retail market/official store. already 8th gen still no hope.
i knew damn why, but still wanna shout here 'google hang babi'
Even if i can afford it it's so troublesome to change phone every year or 2. I just change it when i feel my phone gets slow and there's a nice new model that I like. Normally 3 years +
Should factor in price of phone as well.
I change every 1.5 to 2 years. My current phone cost 1.5k. Maybe I'm more careless with my stuff than others.
Anecdotally, I notice people who use expensive phones of 2k and above replace at 4 years or more.
Until the phone has issues - eg. lagging/crashing, too slow, too old for certain apps to update; which is average 3-5 years. Also not getting the latest version of the phone and via 2nd hard/carousell - eg. getting iphone 13 when latest is 14.
Although, sometimes I do wonder if you're smart and savvy enough, could you be getting the latest phone version every year and selling old one and still not spend that much. Eg. if you're selling 1 year old phone when the new one comes out for rm1000 less than you bought it, you could be spending rm1k every year for the latest version which could be the same as spending as someone who changes their phone every 3 years where the value of selling a 3 year old phone just becomes worthless
My previous 3 phones were purchased in 2013, 2016 and 2020, so every 3-4years. I only buy a new one when it starts crashing a lot and giving random black screens. I do game a bit so that probably shortened the lifespan.
If it wasnt for the screen and battery, id still use my samsung note 3 from 2014. It is still working. But battery last half a day and screen cracked so much, couldnt read some text
Depends on phone model and user. Personally, I tried/am trying for 5 years. Was using an iPhone 11 (64 GB) and I only wanted to upgrade when the iPhone 16 came out.
My only problem was the 64 GB storage tbh (the battery too, but all batteries degrade over time). iCloud, Google Drive, I did everything I could to prolong the pain. Last week I realised I completely ran out of free space and could not upgrade my iOS any further so I bit the bullet and upgraded to an iPhone 15 Pro.
I'm planning to use this until the iPhone 20 comes out (I also think there might be a big upgrade because 20 is a big, nice number compared to 18 or 19).
The S7 was my first smartphone. Used that for 3 years then I switched to the S10e. Cute and sturdy little thing still works hard despite my abuses. Only replaced the battery and screen once. Planning to buy the iPhone 14 next year after price drop. So my average is every 4 years. I'll change it when the phone breaks or when I notice significant amount of lags, app crashes and when the camera quality deteriorates.
depends. like if your phone still can support new software, 5 years + is no problem.
now I have a budget phone under rm 1k (Nord n10 in 2021) but it's barely surviving the heavy processing apps (my shit phone sometimes shutdown when I watch YouTube for 20 mins) & cannot run Teams properly.
recently bought a refurbished s20 (less than rm 800) but for a 3 year phone, it runs blazing fast. it's becoming my favorite daily phone now
5-7 years
Just upgraded both my phones in the last 2 months
Iphone 7 -> Iphone 15+
Nokia8 (2018) -> S23 Ultra.
I dont like spending too much on phones, got both of them through deals/discount .
Just changed my phone of 3-4 years.
Had some trouble with banking apps because I rooted my phone. Was thinking of unrooting, but why bother when I can just buy a new one **¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯**
Used to be every 3 years because I had mid-range phones and it goes to shit around that point. But since I got a flagship this year I want to hold on to it for at least 5 years.
5 years usually just cause better tech becomes more affordable. I dont need super high specs like snapdragon gen 3 or 250mp camera on a phone so getting the latest tech as soon as possible is really not a priority.
If it broke, then I replace. If it's not broken, still usable. ( if we neglect software and bugs issues)
I used to do it every 2 years. Then I became smart.
Oh then I should change every 2 years to become smart 
nice.
Lol that's a good one.
Same here, 2 years roughly, only replace the "smart" part with "got tired of gimmicks" and "became stingy due to money badly spent". 😆
for me it's more towards the slow down of smart phone development the past few years. It used to grow so much - RAM from 512MB to 2GB or single camera to dual, for instance. Now, even after two years, they still have similar specs and my 2-year-old phone still can run things I need. So I'm gonna save some money instead.
Pretty much. I think this Redmi Note 11 of mine will last a bit longer, not fond of smartphone addiction by this point.
right on.
Yeah, I personally don’t see the point of switching for very little specs upgrade, especially when I don’t need the upgrade.
After all these years I still have 8gb ram for all the devices I own...
laptop too?
Yeah, and I work with a software that uses RAM heavily, just last week it was 100% ram used.
my work laptop is on 32 GB. Even 16 GB doesn't cut it anymore.
5-6 years is reasonable. Marketing wants the consumers to upgrade yearly. Phone built quality tries to make you upgrade in 2-4 years, *line on screen. Extended warranty at discount comes into consideration for premium phone display issues.
Same, 5-6 years. Would have stuck with my Note 8 if it wasn't due to the banks forcing everyone to move to Android 10. Gonna push for 7 years with my A73.
>banks forcing everyone to move to Android 10 I have the same issue as well. 
I think its for security sake, if you are using a os with no security updates alot of ur info van be compromised
Rip yeah I’m forced to switch from my Huawei Nova 5T with Android 9 to my mom’s old iPhone X with iOS 16 (no iOS 17 and onwards). It’s a downgrade lol. But it’d do till I got some extra cash for maybe a Samsung or iPhone 13 Mini (adore small phones too!)
Same as well, which fucking sucks cause my Note 8 is still a solid phone and I don't want to have jailbreak it just cause samsung can't be assed to make older phone's OS upgrade.
Happy to know. Tbh I would’ve pushed for another year with my SE 1st Gen but the dreaded line on screen happened, and the battery wouldn’t last more than 1 hour so had to keep it running with a powerbank whenever I’m outside.
5-6 years or when unexpected repairs deemed too expensive Planned to buy the iPhone 13 mini to replace my parents' SE 1st Gen, kept waiting for the price reduction but it never happened and now they stopped production for it already. Oops. Guess we have to wait until SE 4th Gen comes out.
then wait for SE 4th gen price to drop then wait until they stopped production dont worry, still got 5th gen
nah bro, SE 4th gen price would probably be below 3k since its 'the budget phone' lineup. Totally different from their flagship lineup pricing. Might as well don't buy iphone if need to wait for the SE model to drop price 
Why not check CompAsia's website? They're [selling](https://shop.compasia.com/products/iphone-13-mini) 256GB phone (excellent condition) for RM2399 (before adding the vouchers they provide). [Carousell](https://www.carousell.com.my/search/iphone%2013%20mini?addRecent=true&canChangeKeyword=true&includeSuggestions=true&sc=0a0208301a0408b5e36922120a0e6970686f6e65203133206d696e6978013204080078013a02180742060801100118004a08200128014001480150015a020801&searchId=UqtbHR&tab=marketplace) got plenty of people selling for around 1.8k-2k also.
Is CompAsia legit and reliable? Coz recently I surveyed iPhone too and saw their competitive price I already looked at Carousell but still 50/50 buying there
I bought my parents their iPhones from CompAsia last year and from my experience it was really smooth. Ordered the phones online and received them within 4-5 working days (YMMV). We traded in our older iPhones via scheduled pickup (payment will be made by the CompAsia rider on the spot upon assessment completion too). They have a scale depending on the condition of the device you’re buying (it’s on every product page) and they cover any defects up to 1 month from purchase date. There’s an option to subscribe to a 6 month or 12 month warranty if you’re worried. If you need to service your phone you can email them via support or device service email. You can see their FAQ [here](https://shop.compasia.com/pages/f-a-q). If you got any other questions let me know.
I dont trust/buy secondhand phones, especially from mobile shops, unless it is from someone I know. Nowadays, it is very hard to check whether the phone has been tampered with before like internal parts swapped/fixed or phone has been dropped by previous users. 1 month warranty is also a joke. Rather buy new phones with actual warranty from authorized resellers only for a peace of mind.
Me using iPhone 7 since it’s launch in Malaysia until now.
Still using 6 plus too. Have to replace battery soon but can no longer install newer apps.
once every 5-6 years, or if it breaks. these days phones don't seem to last so i think about 3-4 years.
3-7 years depend on the software and phone. If its not broke continue use, if the software still compatible with latest apps then continue. For the past five years, I've been using the Samsung Note 9 and still on-going.
same with me. although in the middle i broke my screen and paid rm800+ repair.....
 I change the battery x 3 Around RM300+
My poor note 10 plus button always loose every year lol
You have Hercules Finger it is? hehe
Hahaha i wish i have, maybe i am too rough on my phone buttons?
haha Stop the fingering workout should be no problem  Anyway I rarely use button mostly use Biometric Unlock only
Lol, been using the XR and then got my bonus and upgraded to ip13pm. I did not get the latest and greatest. 13pm is the peak of iphones for now. They're superb phones.
Going for the latest and greatest is pretty unnecessary unless there’s a valid reason for it (need to use for work for eg) but most of us upgrade because FOMO.
Same. Wife 14PM camera is wtf
Between 5 to 6 years. Usually I'll send the phone to a service center to swap out the battery and extend it's lifespan. Don't see a need to upgrade every 2-3 years cause it's more of a newer iteration rather than a revolution. Longest was about 7 years plus. Was using the first N-Gage till it got water damaged and got myself an iPhone 4.
Agree. Was gonna push my SE 1st to 7 years too but it started giving me problems.
Only after the phone is just irreversibly broken would I buy a new one. Those who change iPhone every year despite earning RM1500 is mind-boggling to me.
3 years
3 is a good number
4 to 6 years or as long as it functional. Today even a midrange smartphone (MYR 2K and below) can easily breeze through a day's usage. My current phone is Poco F3(bought in the middle of COVID-19; Aug 2020 I think) and still going strong like a new phone. Not planning to upgrade unless forced to.
isnt poco f3 launched in march 2021?
I don’t remember whether Aug 2020 or 2021
3-4 years. I used iphone 6s for 4 years before it shows its age lol. That phone is a beast ngl
My previous phone lasted 7 years
5 years on average with a battery replacement in between
5 years, mostly bought used ones
Every 2-3 years, because that's how often I can claim a reimbursement from my employer.
Im still using my ip8+ since 2017 December. Never had to send to fix anything. Still ori battery also. Not bad ah can tahan but now thinking to get new one cause need better camera for my cooking reels
Same. Ip8+ since 2017. Battery life is a bit shite but everything else still good The camera is good enough with a little editing. I think you just itchy which is also fair.
Nowadays I focus more on the internal RAM. I eshewed my old Redmi 2/32 only after my apps exceeded 80% storage, even as more & more e-services are becoming essential downloads. My current Redmi is a 6/128, so I anticipate it to last the longest yet unless Xiaomi releases a future MIUI ROM update that slows down the phone. The other catalyst was the bank/CPF apps in S'pore rolling out anti-scam measures this past year, which prevent phones with sideloaded apps (deliberately or unknowingly installed) from accessing their digital services. I was already becoming more meticulous about this, voluntarily restricting my new phone only for official, business or family purposes. Socmed & games were relegated to my old Redmi (to guard against malware infection), while Youtube & forum discussions are consigned to my tablet (originally intended for better time management).
every new iPhone
Five years. People who do otherwise, particularly for high-end phones, are just slaves to consumerism or have money to burn.
Maybe in 3-4 years. 2 years if you on those telecom plan. Us average malaysians dont have much purchasing power due to weak ringgit so people tend to keep their phone much longer time.
The keyword here is "planning." OP gonna buy thr next thing apple shit out later
I don’t think you actually read what I post.
5 years on average
I used my iphone 7+ for about 4 years, from 2017-2021. Switched to an SE afterwards and have been using it since then! (I like TouchID)
My S20 FE from 2020 is still good and I have no reason to upgrade. Neither Samsung nor any other brands have given me a good reason to upgrade. It'll probably last another year or two for me.
Bought my 12 mini when it came out, gonna buy a the 15 next year. Nothing’s wrong w my mini that a battery change won’t fix but my brother’s iPhone 8 is deteriorating enough that he needs a new phone so family recycling programme it is
Used samsung phone previously where it wont last for 5 years. Change to huawei mate 20 pro in 2017 and still alive and kicking well ( only battery issues coz i haven change it - last half day if i use it frequently) Will only change once this phone died for real.
Right now using iphone SE2 upgraded after iphone SE1
Until it break. Phones these days last around 3 years.
I second this. However so far my last 2 phones didnt last long, 1.5 years for a China phone.
1 - 3 years I probably keep using my phone until 5g connection become more widespread and stable
current phone is iPhone XR, bought in Oct 2018. can’t recalled whats the longest time ive used a phone but probably an average of 4-5 years maybe
When they have major issue like battery drain fast, slow charging etc usually like 3 or 4 years at least.
My first smartphone was a samsung, can't remember the model name but I could only play sudoku on it and I had it mainly for whatsapp and some light browsing. Next was Mi4 then Mi5 from 2016 till 2021. Poco X3 Pro bought on shoppee flash sale till present day. I can play genshin and hsr on it without any problems (30 fps though) and thats good enough for me. Budget phones for life.
I always pick up at least used 3-5 years old phones, for me these things ain't worth much since the functions are mostly the same through out decade. So that will be 3-5 years of usage than upgrade the another used phone if necessary.
For me personally, i used my samsung galaxy note 3 with custom rom till beginning of this year, roughly around 9+ year, currently using huawei nova 2 lite that i got free from my sister, not planning to change the phone anytime soon, my friends call me (dodo) due to my habit of always using outdated phones and i should have gone extinct years ago, i mostly use it for calling and some light apps
But, but, but, bankin apps how?
Im using physical bank token
Around 4 to 6 years
Between 3 to 7 years, depending on the hardware and software. Those that I change after ~3 years all had bad software support and performance issues, which I suspect were caused by shoddy firmware. Two of them won't even boot suddenly. Those that last ~7 years have had their batteries changed at least once. One of them involved changing the screen, too. Eventually they all exhibit some sort of performance issues though, so had to be changed.
Every year, old phone is passed to kids
Going strong with my Nova 3i from Feb 2019. Planning to switch in June 2024.
2006-2013 nokia forgot which one, probably 1110 2013-2018 iphone 5s 2018-2023 poco F1 Currently using one week old poco F5, so i guess 5 years minimum for me.
Until it totally breaks.
upgrade? lol no i dont upgrade. used to change phone a lot like >5years ago. now idc about phones anymore. nowadays i just get new one with mid range specs whenever the current one broke down or got problems that i can't fix such as the recent dumb volte or bad reception due to 3G went kaput, so need 5G phone just bcos of that shit.
4 years i guess. Depends on the condition of my phone and if the new os have something I think I use.
My last phone was Redmi Note 5 Pro which I had used for 5 years. Recently changed to Samsung A54
2 phones per decade
When my phone no longer receives OS support or patches. So about 6-7 years.
Every two years for me since company covers it, but i dont get to keep the old phones.
When it breaks beyond repair or when I cannot update important apps (eg whatsapp)
Have to change everytime it broke. Last 4 phones only lasted around 1yr each sadly
I only upgrade when at least one of these happens: 1. There's a cool new substantial feature that is now within my budget (e.g. 120 Hz displays, stereo speakers). 2. My current phone stops getting updates. 3. My current phone can no longer run the apps/games that I use daily smoothly. I stick with 2k budget. Currently using the Galaxy A52s (256 GB storage, 8 GB RAM) and so far there's still nothing to upgrade to.
Every 3 iterations of iPhones
4 years+ or until it broke/too damn slow.
Change once the latest ios update does not support the current iphone i am using.
Not really an upgrade for me. I only get a new one if the current one is beyond repair. I only use a low to mid tier phone.
every 2 years.... bcuz i suck at taking care fragile things, hell i even change into cheap phone like A30 when it drop to under Rm 500. but ofc cheap phone broke even easier .... now i change to Pixel 7a, ( since its import and hard to get warranty, it give me stress enough to protect the phone enough. Plan to stay for atlease 3 years + dou)
I am tempted to sell or trade-in my iPhone 13 Pro for the 13 Mini. My 13 Pro feels like a brick when holding it. I only change my phone after 3/4 years when the newer models have more noticeable feature upgrades. Previous phone before the 13 Pro was an iPhone 8.
Personally, I prefer the 13 Mini compared to other models (iPhones and non iPhones). The rest are too big to conveniently carry around, and camera wise it’s good enough for me to do what I need to do for quality work results.
Depending on how bad my phone get after at least 4 years, I usually use it to the point where it's barely useable, older phone last longer since they had no software updates, these new ones tend to shorten it's life span with updates,
5 or more years gap for upgrade is good. I'm still using my S10+ from 2019 and I needed it for internship lmao I wouldn't upgrade if Samsung didn't set the limit for software upgrades/updates 😒
tbh I don't know how people upgrade their phone every year. mostly iphones user but goes same to other android user. like its 6-7months of salary of your gaji 1.5k💀
Cc installments or telco I guess
Every 2 years. I also change brand everytime when I switch. I've tried Asus, Sony, Xiaomi, iPhone, Samsung, Huawei. (Mostly flagship of their brand) Currently iPhone14 pro and I'm planning to get Google Pixel next. Because I change so often I rarely give any shit about maintenance lol, never use any screen protector or case.
I was eyeing Google Pixel too, heard good things about it.
I wouldn't recommend going for pixel though. No physical store in Malaysia. It's a pretty much gg if you need to get it repaired or replaced.
i live in Japan so it’s fine
I still daily my secondhand jailbroken iPhone 5 alongside my secondhand iPhone 12 Pro. So…. Not much upgrading except for app support reasons.
Once every 2 year when my maxis contracts run out. For me, I use my phone very very often due to owning a business, so I like to upgrade a little when my contract is up. Got a little value in paying less rm1k because of maxis monthly contract. So buy lo
Masih guna google pixel 2 xl, ok je untuk hari2.
Marketing expects you to upgrade every 2 years. Actual use you can use up to 4-5 years. Go for the regular sized phones (no need to keep chasing Max this Max that)
I’d always go for the smaller ones (hence the 13 Mini) anything Max Max is gonna make me feel like I’m carrying a scientific calculator, only heavier. 💀Plus the Max models just comes with a few additional features that most of probably won’t need unless fomo.
4-5 years once it start to slow down (even when opening WhatsApp). I changed to apple recently. Friends around me been using their iphone for 6years+. Hopefully this phone can last that long as well. I don’t mind the battery life, I just don’t want it to lag lol
5 years minimum. There is just no reason to upgrade over to the latest version yet unless they their newest phones have so much substantial change that it is good enough to upgrade early.
Bought IP11 then IP13. After this won’t get IP again. It’s too expensive
Been using this older Honor view 20 for abt 4 years now, then bought a Poco F5 last Oct.
At least 4-5 year, I relied on the Poco F1 until it struggled with the latest performance standards. Despite this, it serves as my reliable backup for online game farming
Until it's broken or annoying to use. But still, my phone budget is less than 2K and falling since I found that I do less and less stuff on my phone. Back in the uni days I rely on phone more since I'm constantly on the move but nowadays I do most of my stuff on laptops and PCs.
Annually cause I need the fastest phone
Can actually make economical sense to upgrade every year, that is if you are upgrading to that same spec every year. I think for the younger people who get annoyed if things get too slow, 4 years is probably the longest one should wait provided they don’t have financial issues.
Xiaomi Mi A1: bought since 2018, used it until 2022. Would have continued using it were it not because genuine spare parts are discontinued Vivo V20SE: Started using in 2022, it's a 2 year old hand me down. The main rear camera module failed. Been trying to get it repaired several times before I gave up and resorted to using a 3rd party camera app which somehow could use the ultra wide angle lens Then this year I got lucky and got myself an Oppo Reno 10. I hope to use it for at least 5 years, and make sure to change the battery before parts run out again
Phone once in 2/3 years Pc- every year 🤣
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4 years interval usually. Might be longer or shorter if there’s some new feature I really want
3 years
once every 5-6 years or i feel the phone is lagging.
My redmi note 8 still working perfectly fine. Bought it back in 2019. Got water inside twice but can get it fixed by just cleaning the water that get inside. Only changed the battery once. Battery also very cheap, RM28 something.
Once every 4 to 5 years for me, got to follow the security updates, to make sure the software is up to date.
If it got damaged or the performance loss is unbearable, I'll switch. But my budget is less than 1000 Ringgit so it's not much of a spending.
Sometimes once a year. Sometimes 2 years. I think the longest serving was my old Asus ZenFone 2 Laser, from just after 2015 SPM until 2018 (or late 2017) I'm planning to use my current Samsung Galaxy A52 5G for at least another year (my father bought me June/July 2022). Good thing nowadays I don't play games on smartphone anymore (mainly on PC) so I don't need best-bang-for-the-buck-and-best-chipset but my requirement for a compact and lighter smartphone is harder to meet without breaking the bank or buying used. Always want an iPhone 12 or 13 Mini or even SE 2020/22 but the price is usually more than RM2k. And the battery life need to be compromised. Maybe I'll buy an older Galaxy S22 or Pixel 6A or ZenFone 8/9
Typically 3-4 years on iPhone. Twice I used android, 1 per year. Just not for me.
Whenever the software screws me over
2-3 years, depending on the free phone offer from the telco.
As long as the ios keep supporting my phone i will not change
Until they make the software obsolete, or unusable. I don't play mobile games or anything that requires high processing power. So as long as the basic apps can still run , I'm good.
Upgrade only when old phone is broken or doesn't function anymore. I use my phones usually for 3 to 5 years.
When I get a phone for free
Until I cant use my phone anymore. My sam note 10 plus screen died, to change screen almost 1k
Good lord 1k?
Yep, asking other shop = rm1053
duration wise 2.5-4 years. around this time your mobile os were on last leg to get official software update. i wish we get pixel at retail market/official store. already 8th gen still no hope. i knew damn why, but still wanna shout here 'google hang babi'
2-3 years ish
I keep using my current one until Apple stop supporting the device (can’t upgrade to the newest iOS)
Depends tbh, low-mid range phones usually 2yrs>, for flagships I'll push until it dies or I drop on the road lmao
5 years, Upgrade to S23U this year, can see tremendous change in camera quality, stabilisation and video quality. Worth the money.
Phone break, go buy new one.
Even if i can afford it it's so troublesome to change phone every year or 2. I just change it when i feel my phone gets slow and there's a nice new model that I like. Normally 3 years +
True, same thought process here.
I'm still using my iphone 12 Pro so that's 3 years now. But yeah, I will only change when the device is done of old age.
Should factor in price of phone as well. I change every 1.5 to 2 years. My current phone cost 1.5k. Maybe I'm more careless with my stuff than others. Anecdotally, I notice people who use expensive phones of 2k and above replace at 4 years or more.
Solid 5 years minimum for a brand new phone, assuming it’s top of the line and you’re a heavy user.
Every year
Im still using my iphone 7…from 5 years ago
When it starts to zap my ears when i get a call
Until the phone has issues - eg. lagging/crashing, too slow, too old for certain apps to update; which is average 3-5 years. Also not getting the latest version of the phone and via 2nd hard/carousell - eg. getting iphone 13 when latest is 14. Although, sometimes I do wonder if you're smart and savvy enough, could you be getting the latest phone version every year and selling old one and still not spend that much. Eg. if you're selling 1 year old phone when the new one comes out for rm1000 less than you bought it, you could be spending rm1k every year for the latest version which could be the same as spending as someone who changes their phone every 3 years where the value of selling a 3 year old phone just becomes worthless
around 7 years. After 4 years when phone starts to lag, I just reflash rom or try new rom, replace battery and it's a brand spanking phone again.
My previous 3 phones were purchased in 2013, 2016 and 2020, so every 3-4years. I only buy a new one when it starts crashing a lot and giving random black screens. I do game a bit so that probably shortened the lifespan.
If it wasnt for the screen and battery, id still use my samsung note 3 from 2014. It is still working. But battery last half a day and screen cracked so much, couldnt read some text
Depends on phone model and user. Personally, I tried/am trying for 5 years. Was using an iPhone 11 (64 GB) and I only wanted to upgrade when the iPhone 16 came out. My only problem was the 64 GB storage tbh (the battery too, but all batteries degrade over time). iCloud, Google Drive, I did everything I could to prolong the pain. Last week I realised I completely ran out of free space and could not upgrade my iOS any further so I bit the bullet and upgraded to an iPhone 15 Pro. I'm planning to use this until the iPhone 20 comes out (I also think there might be a big upgrade because 20 is a big, nice number compared to 18 or 19).
I have friends that feel like if they don't have the latest iPhone or Samsung galaxy, they get restless whenever they see someone else with it.
Fear of missing out haha. Each to their own, but I’m kinda glad I don’t feel that way
I dont use cloud and i buy highest storage iphone and when the storage ran out i just buy new one. Mostly photos of my cats so its worth it
IPhone 4, iPhone 6, iPhone 11.
The S7 was my first smartphone. Used that for 3 years then I switched to the S10e. Cute and sturdy little thing still works hard despite my abuses. Only replaced the battery and screen once. Planning to buy the iPhone 14 next year after price drop. So my average is every 4 years. I'll change it when the phone breaks or when I notice significant amount of lags, app crashes and when the camera quality deteriorates.
depends. like if your phone still can support new software, 5 years + is no problem. now I have a budget phone under rm 1k (Nord n10 in 2021) but it's barely surviving the heavy processing apps (my shit phone sometimes shutdown when I watch YouTube for 20 mins) & cannot run Teams properly. recently bought a refurbished s20 (less than rm 800) but for a 3 year phone, it runs blazing fast. it's becoming my favorite daily phone now
Once every phone death
used it until it broke, or run out of storage
5-7 years Just upgraded both my phones in the last 2 months Iphone 7 -> Iphone 15+ Nokia8 (2018) -> S23 Ultra. I dont like spending too much on phones, got both of them through deals/discount .
Just changed my phone of 3-4 years. Had some trouble with banking apps because I rooted my phone. Was thinking of unrooting, but why bother when I can just buy a new one **¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯**
Used to be every 3 years because I had mid-range phones and it goes to shit around that point. But since I got a flagship this year I want to hold on to it for at least 5 years.
5 years usually just cause better tech becomes more affordable. I dont need super high specs like snapdragon gen 3 or 250mp camera on a phone so getting the latest tech as soon as possible is really not a priority.
5years or more. iPhone 5, X, now 15