Average lifespan of an iPhone

[PrincessB]

For me it's been about two years

 

[pgodfrey1992]

The battery will probably need to be replaced after 500 or so charge cycles. This is dependant upon how often and for how long the device is used. The more times you have to charge the battery the shorter and shorter the life of the battery will be. Iphone 5 battaries are commonly being replaced, with few iphone 6's are starting to be in need of replacement. After that, the phone should continue to work until apple decides to no longer support said devices. Mac's are considered obsolete after the reach their four year anniversary.

 

[Lee_Bo]

I have coworkers still on 5S units because they still work.

And while not iPhone related, I still have a first gen iPad and first gen Apple TV, still use regularly.

 

[kataran]

For those like my parents that don't need the latest and greatest iOS version there i4s will still get use for years to come

 

[ItnStln]

I notice that the closer it gets to two years the more buggy it gets

 

[TripleOne]

I tend to upgrade every year or once every two years. The iPhone is great at being futureproof, I'd say it can last a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of who knows how long.

 

[rumpelst]

In Poland where iPhone is more expensive and earnings for the same work are one forth of this in US buying 1000 $ dollars phone every year would be regarded as a stupidity so people uses it for 2 years or longer. Quite often is also buying older models cause it is often much chipper with minor differences to a new model. Lifespan of iPhone is definitely much longer than Android making it a good deal even in such markets.

 

[Ledsteplin]

In Poland where iPhone is more expensive and earnings for the same work are one forth of this in US buying 1000 $ dollars phone every year would be regarded as a stupidity so people uses it for 2 years or longer. Quite often is also buying older models cause it is often much chipper with minor differences to a new model. Lifespan of iPhone is definitely much longer than Android making it a good deal even in such markets.

And you can extend the life with a new battery, which is less expensive than a new phone.

 

[rumpelst]

True altough in case od my iPad 2 which I have for 5 years at least it have same battery and even sometimes seem to work longer than iPad Pro 9,7

 

[Cladster]

In less than a year I have had a 7, 2 x 7 plus, SE and now a 7. So not long.

 

[Rob Phillips]

In less than a year I have had a 7, 2 x 7 plus, SE and now a 7. So not long.

Are they breaking or are you just switching devices for the fun of it?

 

[TripleOne]

Are they breaking or are you just switching devices for the fun of it?

I'm assuming he's switching

 

[Rob Phillips]

I'm assuming he's switching

My guess as well. Doesn’t really count as “lifespan”. More of an unhealthy relationship with iPhones.

 

[TripleOne]

My guess as well. Doesn’t really count as “lifespan”. More of an unhealthy relationship with iPhones.

LOL!

 

[ItnStln]

True altough in case od my iPad 2 which I have for 5 years at least it have same battery and even sometimes seem to work longer than iPad Pro 9,7

My Air 2 lasted longer than my Pro 9.7

 

[rumpelst]

I'm assuming he's switching

I've had quite the same situations with my Android phones but right know I'm like a monogamous iPhone user.

 

[Cladster]

My guess as well. Doesn’t really count as “lifespan”. More of an unhealthy relationship with iPhones.

Funny, no buy and sell and make a few bucks for my tech stuff, no attachment to a iPhone here

 

[TripleOne]

I've had quite the same situations with my Android phones but right know I'm like a monogamous iPhone user.

I've tried Android phones and I don't mind them. I just prefer the iPhone and Apple's ecosystem.

 

[Rob Phillips]

Funny, no buy and sell and make a few bucks for my tech stuff, no attachment to a iPhone here

Nothing wrong with that!