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I’ve been using an iPhone XR for almost 8 years now. It’s crazy to think about as I bought it back when it first came out, and somehow it’s still chugging along. The battery isn’t great anymore and the camera definitely shows its age, but it still does the job.
With Apple dropping their newest iPhone, I’m finally thinking about upgrading. Part of me feels like I’ve squeezed every drop of life out of this XR, but I’m also not someone who likes upgrading just to have the latest thing.
So I’m curious, how do you handle your phone upgrades? How long do you usually keep your phones?
I’ve always bought unlocked phones, but my wife’s family has been doing Costco’s AT&T deals since they get a lot of money for trade ins.
Feels like I’ve pushed mine longer than most people, but maybe I’m not the only one out here still hanging onto an old device.
I had a flip phone forever but the leather case to attach it to my belt broke just before I was to going on a business trip. I felt was an omen so bought my first IPhone. My wife had already had one for a few years and when we traveled we just used hers for the smart functions.
My current I phone is also a XR purchased just before the pandemic hit. Still works fine especially because I mostly use my IPad at home for most reading and communication, primarily using the phone just when out of the house.
My wife also purchased her XR at the same time as me. For a year she kept saying she wanted a new phone not for the smart feature, but because of the three lenses on the camera feature. As a result I bought her a new phone for Christmas. I must admit that the three cameras are useful and the pictures are a bit clearer, but that is not a priority for me.
So we are back at the beginning. I have a six year old phone and she has the latest.