How long will Samsung S phone last When to buy new

[gdesanto]

I have a S21 do we really need to upgrade every year

 

[bkdodger2]

You can go with that phone easily 3 or 4 years ..most phones now go a long ways .. especially now that security updates are longer ...on this forum we have plenty peeps like me that upgrade regularly even if it's just small updates from year to year ...personal choices ..

 

[Laura Knotek]

I had an S10+ that was still working fine. The only reason I upgraded to the S22 Ultra is because of the trade in offer and the free accessory offer. My S10+ was 2½ years old and still completely functional without any lag or battery issues.

 

[Gary02468]

I have a S21 do we really need to upgrade every year[?]

Many people want to, but there's certainly no need to if you'd prefer to keep your phone for much longer than that.

 

[L0n3N1nja]

I have a S21 do we really need to upgrade every year

Do you need a new TV every year, or a new laptop? Perhaps a new car annually?

My point is no you don't need a new phone unless you enjoy spending the money to have the newest device all the time. My Verizon Note 8 just got a software update for a security patch, still has full app support, runs fine, and that thing is over 4 years old at this point.

 

[jope28]

I'd say the only reason I'd update from my S21 is if I would benefit from the better performance in low signal area that the new modem supposedly has.

 

[jbjtkbw007]

Bottom line is do what your wallet can afford. If you're into gadgets, awesome. If you're more practical, nothing wrong with that either. Like others have said, updates are around for a few generations, so you'll have a few years under your belt.

There will always be a next best thing.