iPhone X How often do you upgrade your phone?

[Jmacrumors]

How often do you upgrade your phone?

 

[960design]

Every year I upgrade 3 phones.

I get the 10% discount:
$999 becomes $899 each total = $2700 ish plus a bunch of tax.

At the end of a year they trade in for $600 - $650 (Apple) each, return: $1800 ish.
New iPhone costs about $300 each.

 

[contacos]

I used to upgrade every 2nd year but that stopped with the iPhone 12 Pro Max which I will hold onto for yet another year since it is still getting all the iOS 17 features. I am actually impressed Apple no longer limits certain features to the latest device

 

[eyoungren]

Every 2.5 to 5.5 years. When I upgrade, I buy the max capacity Apple offers for that model - because I want it and I only upgrade every 2.5 to 5.5 years.

As of 2021, I am now upgrading to 2 or 3 models behind the current or soon to be released iPhone.

Old iPhones are not traded in, they are put to different purposes.

 

[thecautioners]

I used to do every few years, I went from an 8+ to a 12PM and then to 14PM. I have T-Mobile and I signed up for their insurance on my 14PM so I could upgrade to the 15PM/ultra/whatever after a year, when it’s released. My brain likes new tech so upgrading every year is an idea I like. I do a lot of photo and video so I want to have the best camera possible. I’m excited to upgrade this fall I get the carrier financing so all I pay is upfront tax on the device, I could never afford to buy the phone outright—I know that would be the best thing to do, but at the end of the day I am still poor lol

 

[alexcue]

every year at launch, part of the iPhone Upgrade Program. I use my phones hard, new case and I'm good to go for another year. Business write off

 

[gary77]

Depends aim to keep the phone 3 years unless my needs change or new features justify the upgrade

 

[Jmacrumors]

Can I upgrade every ten years? It is just too much work otherwise

 

[eyoungren]

Can I upgrade every ten years? It is just too much work otherwise

What do you mean by 'can you'?

I suspect you mean 'can I use my current iPhone for 10 years and then upgrade', but IDK. You could be seeking our permission to do that, or you could be asking if Apple will allow you to that.

🤷‍♂️

You can do what you want. If you want to stay on the same phone for ten years, that's really none of our business.

 

[Clamjuice65]

Can I upgrade every ten years? It is just too much work otherwise

You should upgrade every 3 years apple want’s you to upgrade your devices on a regular basis .

 

[eyoungren]

You should upgrade every 3 years apple want’s you to upgrade your devices on a regular basis .

Is that sarcasm, or just what you think is correct?

I ask, because I'm not someone who just does whatever anyone wants because they say so.

Apple may want me to upgrade, but they don't get to decide that for me.

 

[Clamjuice65]

Is that sarcasm, or just what you think is correct?

I ask, because I'm not someone who just does whatever anyone wants because they say so.

Apple may want me to upgrade, but they don't get to decide that for me.

Oh no that’s what apple wants or hopes for .

 

[StaceyMJ86]

How often do you upgrade your phone?

I upgrade every 2 years. I was going to upgrade to the 15 Pro Max from my 14 Pro Max, but I’m going to stay on my 2 year cycle.

 

[Lwii2boo]

I usually upgrade every 3 years and bought the newest iPhone day one.

But since evolution of iPhone is slower than before, I think upgrading iPhone every 4 years is a great compromise between cost and real quality of life improvements while upgrading.
I have an iPhone 12 and plan to wait 4 years total this time before upgrading because my phone is perfectly smooth and functional, except 120 Hz I don't miss much relevant features from the latest

 

[Djken]

I always switch to a newer model with a two-year telephone subscription, even if it is not necessary. Gadget freak 🤓 My employer also gives me the latest samsung tablet and phone. It gives me a sort of dopamine kick 🫣

 

[Helmsley]

I would say every three to four years or so.

 

[hch720]

Every year for me. This is the only thing I splurge on. I don’t really spend on clothes, shoes, vacations, other gadgets, etc outside of what is necessary because those don’t interest me. Life is short, enjoy it with what you love. For me, that is the yearly glass rectangle.

 

[dmr727]

Every three years or so.

 

[Desertdan]

I upgrade yearly as I pay cash and usually get great trade in credit or sell it for a good price

 

[ToddH]

I have to upgrade every year to avoid getting bored with the current model. As a photographer (hobby and some business), I want the best camera upgrade. Using the same iPhone for more than one year gets old. I don’t understand how some people keep the same iPhone for 3-5 years… why?? I suppose for most, it’s just a phone and most hardly use it for photos and video.

 

[Lwii2boo]

Upgrading every year omegalul

As an AAPL holder, let me thank you

 

[Desertdan]

I have to upgrade every year to avoid getting bored with the current model. As a photographer (hobby and some business), I want the best camera upgrade. Using the same iPhone for more than one year gets old. I don’t understand how some people keep the same iPhone for 3-5 years… why?? I suppose for most, it’s just a phone and most hardly use it for photos and video.

You don’t “have to”

 

[JPack]

Depends on the model, e.g. might not make sense to upgrade from 14 Pro to 15 Pro given how minor the difference is.

Typically no more than 3 years.

 

[phrehdd]

I left iPhone long ago and went over to Samsung Galaxy. I would upgrade about every 2 years or every other model number. I have since returned to iPhone (13 pro max) and will likely remain it another year and a half or two.

 

[960design]

I left iPhone long ago and went over to Samsung Galaxy. I would upgrade about every 2 years or every other model number. I have since returned to iPhone (13 pro max) and will likely remain it another year and a half or two.

Samsung makes some great hardware. I wish they would get off their ass and build their own OS. SamsungOS!