The days when you could feasibly upgrade your phone every couple of years are long gone. Not only are the best phones more expensive than ever, but the state of the world and the electronics industry mean the cost of buying a new phone is not going to go down anytime soon. Even the best cheap phones seem to be slowly creeping up in price.
With that in mind, it's no surprise that people have been keeping hold of their phones for longer. But if you're going to hang on to your phone for longer, you'll want to make sure your investment is well-spent.
