r/TechImpact

Phone prices these days have gotten seriously expensive. Even mid-range phones can cost a lot, and flagship prices are getting harder to justify.

So I’m curious - what are you guys doing?

• Are you upgrading to a new phone every 1-2 years?
• Are you keeping your old phone for as long as it works?
• Or are you buying older/used models to save money?

Personally, I’m starting to feel like keeping an old phone for a few more years makes more sense than spending a huge amount on a new one.

What’s your approach?

Was it Orkut, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or something even older?

I’ve used Evernote on and off for years, and I still like the idea of having everything in one place. But there are things that get frustrating after using it for a while.

For current users, what annoys you the most? Pricing, performance, syncing, the interface, or something else?

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 looks like a solid flagship, but the higher price makes the decision harder.

At this price, would you still choose the S26, or would you go for an older Galaxy model, another Android phone, or an iPhone instead?

I remember having a chuckle back when Zoolander came out and he showed off his high tech tiny phone.

Since then, we seem to be wanting to push the limits of what is acceptable to carry instead of keeping things functionally viable.

I want something that fits in my pocket and doesn't make me feel like it's going to break every time I bend...

With the massive push to be working 24x7x365, 100% available to our employers, social media accounts and communities, how do we stop the pocket computer continuing to grow in size?