What is the average mobile life expectancy?

There is still a big difference of opinion regarding the average lifespan of a mobile devices. Many sources believe that the average lifespan of smartphones is currently 2.5 years. However, other sources claim that it could be closer to 15-18 months for newer generation devices. However, a much clearer picture becomes apparent when we break up the life expectancy based on the brand. We see the bigger brands having longer lifespans. The lifetime of smartphones like Samsung and iPhone is much longer than smaller brands. Here is a breakdown of the average mobile life according to the different brands: iPhone - four to eight years Samsung - three to six years Huawei - two to four years Xiaomi - two to four years Oppo - two to three years Despite having such a short lifespan, it’s possible to stretch the life expectancy of your smartphone even further with proper care. Some devices can even last upwards of five years if treated gently. However, you might start noticing a decline at around the three-year mark. It’s usually at this point that your hardware becomes outdated, with no new operating system updates from developers. When this happens, you’ll see that your phone struggles to install new applications. It’s also at this point that you might notice that your device’s battery doesn’t last as long as it did originally. Once the battery starts declining and you can’t install new apps, this is when people start looking at replacing their devices. The longer a smartphone's lifespan is, the better for the environment

What should you do when your smartphone’s lifespan reaches its end?

What do most of us do when our devices have run their course and stop working? Some of us keep them in boxes stored in a cupboard for years before throwing them away. Others immediately throw away their old devices. The problem with this is the effect this has on the environment. The materials used to create a smartphone take many years to start decomposing, thus, filling up landfills, but the materials used also release chemicals that can pollute the ground or even water sources due to runoff. As such, smartphones must be disposed of correctly. Recycling your smartphone is one of the best ways to get rid of your old device, as nearly 80% of a cell phone is recyclable. Most phone recycling services will also first check to see if the device can be refurbished to give it a new lease on life.

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What is the average smartphone lifespan?

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