In my case, I updated for the iPhone 6 to the 11 pro. My plan is to keep the phone til the latest software is no longer available. Plus I tend to replace the battery like an old G.
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adamgbiggs
macrumors 6502a
Every 1 - 2 years here, depends what Apple offer and the state of my current phone, not meaning the condition, more so the battery, I’m a heavy user.
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titrau
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do you have to tho? Just let your nuts hang at the Apple store and keep it for a few years like I do. Unless you have paper like that.
I upgrade every year through Verizon. I'm on my third year of that and it's worked out fine so far.
eyoungren
macrumors Nehalem
2 years to 3.5 years as a primary phone.
After that the phone sticks around until it dies or I tire of replacing it.
My 6s+ was upgraded to a Pixel 3a XL in May, but it's serving as my secondary phone.
I have a 4 and a 4s. My iPhone 5 has been replaced four times now since the original in 2012. It's due to be replaced again for yet another swelling battery. Eventually I will tire of replacing it and that'll be it for that phone.
After that the phone sticks around until it dies or I tire of replacing it.
My 6s+ was upgraded to a Pixel 3a XL in May, but it's serving as my secondary phone.
I have a 4 and a 4s. My iPhone 5 has been replaced four times now since the original in 2012. It's due to be replaced again for yet another swelling battery. Eventually I will tire of replacing it and that'll be it for that phone.
Bethanie21
macrumors 6502a
I usually keep my phones for two years. I think that way you see a significant difference when you come to upgrade. I recently went from an iPhone 8 to the 11 Pro and the difference is night and day.
mamut
macrumors member
1 year
I usually buy new one, and sell ''old'' one
maybe if I really don't like new model, I skip..but usually 1 year is lifetime of my iPhone
I usually buy new one, and sell ''old'' one
maybe if I really don't like new model, I skip..but usually 1 year is lifetime of my iPhone
BigMcGuire
macrumors G4
yeahtyeaht
macrumors 6502a
Well, you may be upgrading next yr when 12 supports 5g, haha.
Shirasaki
macrumors P6
For me, either the previous phone is severely damaged or the performance is no longer tolerable. My target is to replace a phone every 3-5 years, aiming for 10 years when possible.
wba1990
macrumors 6502a
Usually every 2 years, I used to get the redesgin version over the s version, I brought an 8 Plus and sold it 3 months later for an X, still got the X now as the XS wasn’t enough for me
Now I’m torn, I like the new 11 Pro, but I know if a redesign comes out next year I’ll get that, got an order with EE should be here tomorrow and still debating what to do
Now I’m torn, I like the new 11 Pro, but I know if a redesign comes out next year I’ll get that, got an order with EE should be here tomorrow and still debating what to do
soulreaver99
macrumors 68040
Usually every year except this time. Picked up a model 3 Tesla on iPhone launch day instead so I’ll be sticking with my Xs Max for another year!
Average is 2 years, but I think I’m gonna be yearly from here on out. So far it’s been 3 (4s), 2 (6), 2 (7+), 1 (XR).
ibookemo
macrumors 6502a
It’s been every year since the iPhone 3G but this year I’m just keeping my XS Max as it there’s no slowdown and the battery is still at 100 percent health.