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How long do you keep your phone before buying a new one? It is based on this article that especially Apple fanboys, buy a new phone every year when the new one comes out.

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When the cost of repair, usually the screen, exceeds the used price of the phone. I'm currently on a pixel 6a with a broken screen and it's at that point now, think it's been 4 years and 3 screens. On screen broke falling from the sofa on to the carpet, which was annoying as it had no external damage