Smartphone prices continue to increase day by day. Especially the increasing dollar exchange rate and the tax rates in our country affect this situation negatively. As such, people continue to use the old phone instead of buying a new phone. For this reason, the most important criterion for people when choosing a new product is its useful life.
When it comes to longevity, a brand undoubtedly stands out above the others. Apple sets itself apart from its competitors thanks to the software support it offers to iPhone models. The company can offer the latest version of the iOS update even to its phones that are almost 7 years old. Alright iPhoneHow long exactly do they have a useful life? Recent research has revealed this.
How long do iPhones last?
There are two main factors that affect the lifespan of smartphones. The first of these, of course, is hardware. A powerful processor, a high-resolution screen and a large battery can keep you satisfied for a very long time. But the second and most important element is software support. The software version must stay up-to-date in order to be protected from possible cyber attacks, install the latest applications, and have a smooth experience.
To give an example of Apple’s success in this regard iPhone 6SWe can take a closer look at . The phone dated September 2015 even got iOS 15, while the phone released in March 2015 Samsung Galaxy S6finally Android 7 got the update.
An analyst, who prepared a formula with all of these in mind, announced the lifetime of iPhones as 4.5 years. However, this time may vary depending on what you do with your phone. For this reason, it is not possible to give a time period other than our estimates.
