The average person holds onto their smartphone for two to three years. However, with component prices rising due to AI data centers gobbling up resources, your next phone upgrade will likely cost quite a bit more.
How much? FDM CCS Insight found that entry-level smartphones have increased in price by more than 50% since last year. This means that as more people hold onto their phones longer or look at the resale market for replacement options, the care you give your device can make all the difference in the value you receive when you're ready to part from it.
