"The survey, released Sept. 25, depicts a community of smartphone users riven by conflicting interests: Tempted to buy the latest phone, but chastened by an impulse to keep using the one they have. Prime Day Deals: Shop sales in tech, home, fashion, beauty & more curated by our editors. "It shows that people aren't going for the latest and greatest phones," said Kelly Huh, a staff writer at Reviews.org. "They're getting a phone used, or getting a hand-me-down.""
"Keeping an old phone costs nothing, if it's paid for. Buying a new one can set you back a tidy sum. The iPhone 17, revealed at an "Awe Dropping" event in September, offers increased battery life, wireless charging, and a price tag that ranged from $799 to $1,199 on launch day. The Samsung's flagship Galaxy S25, released in January at an annual "winter reveal," boasts a camera upgrade, performance boosts, and a list price that swung from $799.99 to $1,299.99."
The average consumer keeps a phone for roughly two years and five months. Consumers pay an average of $634.35 for a smartphone, well below many premium list prices. The most commonly owned Apple phone is the iPhone 13, which is four years old. Many users resist upgrading despite marketing for new models and higher launch prices. Some buyers obtain used phones or hand-me-downs. The iPhone 17 launch ranged from $799 to $1,199 and the Galaxy S25 listed from $799.99 to $1,299.99. One-third of American iPhone buyers in 2024 held their previous phone three years or more.
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