How Much Will Your Next Smartphone Cost?

[@Lewlater]

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[@robot2374]

Lew Later yeet

[@seansweeney336]

I'll buy a folding phone when its durable! Once it has water resistance and scratch resistance I'm in!

[@adamothman1124]

Lew Later I know you’re gonna end ignoring this but why would plagiarize your smartphone cases

[@seansweeney336]

Its not everything xbox series x just got announced!

[@B0xlife1]

@@adamothman1124 he isn't, look at his videos. He fully explains.

[@thorc4167]

Timestamps Timestamps 0:00 6:50 11:58 20:25 24:51 30:26 42:18.

[@c0pyimitati0n]

Chea! You my boy blue!

[@thorc4167]

Let me know if these show up, KZbin is playing hide and go seek with my timestamps again.

[@Neonvarun]

Its showing up. But need more likes.

[@vatsalmodi7135]

You are the real santa.

[@c0pyimitati0n]

@@thorc4167 showing up, just no description with them

[@c0pyimitati0n]

I bought my wife and I each a Pixel XL 2, however we're still using them today. I won't fall for that "you have to upgrade every year" crap. My "best in class" phone isn't suddenly rubbish because a new phone gets dropped.

[@mizudai]

c0pyimitati0n right? I get a new one every 3 years or so

[@shre6619]

An imp feature, depending on where u live will be 5g i guess, n there's no substitute for it.

[@metaleuman]

My first "smartphone" was in 2009. Since then I only changed it 3 times. My current phone will stay with me until 2022 or 2023. In 13/14 years I would only have spent less than $900 on phones (Without even selling any one of them). And you know what? I always got flagship phones that I'm super happy with. The first smartphone in 2009 was an iPhone 3GS and my current phone I bought this year is an LG V30. Be smart. Don't be a sheep.

[@undeadly1103]

5g won't be fully implemented for 3 years

[@StambeccoAllaFragola]

I have to disagree, I think 2 generations in smartphone market are still a huge gap. You're on the verge compared to new stuff around. I'm not saying it's a good thing, it's fact. Who knows about the future I always felt trough years we were not so far from the perfect device and looking back not so much I can spot many huge improvements. Then I agree you can live a totally normal life with old devices, I stayed 2 years with an S7 cause I didn't want to upgrade to "large" phones and I was aware I had something kinda outdated. They move faaaaaast T_T

[@xEuryale]

I used the Mi A1 for 2 years and recently upgraded to the Mi A3... I don't need to spend more than $300 to be happy with my device. Budget phones are so good nowadays. Save your money for more important things!

[@ananthasuraj2187]

You were actually happy with it 👀

[@kleve_michael]

I'm still rockin my MI A1. The only problems I encounter is the lack of internal storage and it cannot support smooth gameplay with the games I'm currently playing. But in terms of social media usage. It's really a bang for the back especially if u don't care about the camera quality and other flagships stats. Currently eyeing on upgrading to xiaomi redmi note 8 pro

[@Myiata1979]

You are 100% right!

[@zaentyt837]

Get the k20 pro or wait for a 5g mi or LG phone. LGs these days are getting cheaper and cheaper I would still be on my G6 if it didn't drop support, but now I am on a Mi9t pro, also had the mi a1

[@who4857]

Hey, guys, I bought myself the Nexus 5 the moment it came out for about 170$(Best deal ever and no telecom contract to go with it), then I bought myself the note 4X for 147$(no telecom contract). Now 6y later I am buying a 9T Pro(329$) just because I believe I deserve it. Both of my old phones are working though. Some people spend 3000$ with a stupid deal for the same amount of time. Don't work and then throw your money at resellers and telcoms - please be wise! We are consumers - we need to push for the best tech at the lowest price, not help fraudsters like Apple thrive.

[@bongambhele4432]

“Walk into the wrong dojo it’s still a $400 wheel” Lew-2019

[@c0pyimitati0n]

The title should read: *Do You Need A $1,000 Smartphone That You Replace Every Year?*

[@xEuryale]

@@merlinwhitworth1022 even budget phones can last up to 2 years... I was using the Mi A1 since its launch and it worked fine for 2 years and still works fine (gave it to my grandma and she's happy with it)

[@allenmobley4345]

Agreed you shouldn't need to buy a new 1000 dollar phone every year

[@THEGAMINGHELP101]

I got the s6 when it launched and still have it. It’s becoming frustrating to do some things on it now and in a year I will be getting a new phone. But 5-6 years from a phone is great.

[@Mlordy]

It’s only the Android friends that i know who upgrade in less than two years, my iPhone friends don’t. However, rich Android & iPhone users typically upgrade in less than two years.

[@bruxi78230]

@@allenmobley4345 ---- It's the wrong way to look at it. People who buy an iPhone Pro every year in year 1 pay $1000 and the following year it's worth $750. It's extremely easy to resell. So the correct way to look at it is the iPhone costs $250 per year, which is a mere $20 a month. Conclusion: Who cares about $20 per month?

[@em0verload]

As someone who sells this stuff everyday I can vouch for the 10% stat. 60% of the reason is budget, yes, but 20% is whether the extra features are worth the extra price (which it isn't this year) and 20% has to do with the more expensive phones all being larger when half the people want smaller.

[@UnknownChap]

The only 1000 dollar thing I need is a deposit into my account from a kind stranger 😂

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

Then gay for pay is your friend 😂

[@UnknownChap]

@@iHaveTheDocuments better call me sonic so , I'm about to collect all the rings 😂

[@r2stik]

amen

[@rajat.2]

You look hot just date some rich girl lol

[@urwifesmacho777]

@@rajat.2 wow that's gay af

[@TheUrbanWayfarer]

My $200 phone has an 6.4" AMOLED display, 6GB/128GB, 4000mAh battery that charges to full in 40 minutes and lasts more than a day. A dual rear camera (48MP+16MP), a 16MP pop up front camera. It does everything you could ever need a phone to do.

[@rikard1414]

Which brand and modell?

[@outlaw0277]

Sounds like the Bold N1 by Blu yup

[@TheUrbanWayfarer]

@@rikard1414 Oppo F11 Pro

[@othnielmakumbe]

Willy Doo- "... receding hairline.." Inside Lewis's mind - *your so fired boy*

[@chrisbrown113096]

Do i need one? NO , but do i want them? YES

[@ramanaprao7341]

Who else waiting for Thor c likeeee

[@thorc4167]

Done now.

[@Ride-With-Me-69]

THOR C I didn't see your time stamp? Are they deleted it ?

[@harshalpandit846]

Why?

[@lavdrimbexheti9636]

@@thorc4167 I dont see them

[@thorc4167]

Not again... I will try and post it again.

[@typhoon_8086]

I'm currently using the $150 Motorola E6 and it has everything that I need. The next phone I plan on buying will cost around $200-250.

[@DLinton]

I'm a fan of the calmer Lew. That's why I prefer this format over _Unbox Therapy._

[@Breadsandwich1]

Title: Do you need the $1000 dollar smartphone? The $10000 smartphones being reviewed on the main channel: Gone, reduced to atoms...

[@TrueRay17]

The wheel cost more than my winter tires lol

[@ananthasuraj2187]

Yes

[@desmondding7405]

Now I can’t unthink that🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BrawndoQC]

TrueRay That's some cheap ass winter tires.

[@TrueRay17]

@@BrawndoQC it's winter! 1 of 4 seasons why would I not get cheap winter tires.

[@Dirtweed]

Still using my Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra. Love the 16:9, Battery life and the screen is great.

[@Seahawksnumber1]

I think some people buy last year's flagships the price is significantly lower and it's still a great phone.

[@KahlDragonborn]

I am just sayin I will never spend over $550 on a smartphone period.

[@combatmc8307]

That's all I do. It saves alot of money

[@NetGenReviews]

If the ads were set up in a less intrusive manner, where they would be before the movie began as well as some ads scattered throughout the interface, I believe it would almost be a no brainer to most. On the other hand, if the ads were to be disruptive, like in the middle of the movie, then that may be a different story.

[@braydenbro9247]

I just bought a S10 2 weeks ago. It's worth it if you get it on sale like I did at $430.

[@davedb5625]

Brayden Breaud woah that’s a great price, where?

[@SatnamSingh-mx2uc]

S10 for 430? Really?

[@braydenbro9247]

Yeah it was a sale at CostCo for Cyber Monday/Black Friday. I had to wait like 5 hours though, and they could only serve me at the very last day. Honestly worth it though.

[@SatnamSingh-mx2uc]

@@braydenbro9247 Totally worth it..

[@dend1]

Why do we spend so much on phones that only last a year before the manufacturer suggests replacing it with a newer model? 🤔

[@ricktobin8297]

I’m still with an IPhone X and really have no interest in upgrading for years. Before that I had a 5s

[@michaelchumpitaz912]

You could say the same about cars, but you dont have to go out and buy them every year. $1000 is still pretty steep for a phone.

[@BrawndoQC]

Eh no man, actually you can easily spend 5 years on an iPhone, maybe 3-4 on an Android.

[@conorfurlong]

“I’m the karate kid.” That’s what I come here for.

[@herrera54love]

I bought the Samsung Galaxy A70 after watching your unboxing, And I had been saving for a while to afford a decent phone, I had never bought a phone prior over $200 But I saved like $500 buying the A70 and got a premium phone, I was expecting to pay $1000, I don't have money to make a purchase like that but I was going to bite the bullet and buy an S10, I couldn't be anymore happier with my A70!

[@del.see.oh.89]

I'm from NYC and I see more 11 Pro Max's than 11s. I use a $700 phone.

[@6pistons]

We love nice things......we do not need them, but we crave them.

[@sickandloose]

Yeah...we want, don't need at all.

[@xCHRONOPHOBIAx]

Yep, Its like spending money on a good bed. If you're gonna use it alot you should get the best.

[@SuperDesignguy]

Galaxy Note 10+ will be my last 1K smartphone. From now on, less upgrades and middle of the range when I do. They took away the headphone jack. Took away the IR blaster. Took away Micro SD on regular Note 10. Took away removable battery. Soon will take away buttons and keep all these devices wrapped in extra vulnerable glass. I'm done paying a premium FOR LESS and with far less durable build materials.

[@dariuspatterson7039]

Honestly the only $1000 dollar phone you should buy is an iPhone since it’ll last 4-6yrs in software updates and hold its resale value better. But if you upgrade every 2 years you shouldn’t buy the 11Pro/11Pro Max, Note10/10+, Mate 30 Pro, and ect...

[@gabrieldiniz8036]

Jose zuniga on lew later!!! What a time to be alive

[@Vayanovic]

Deliberate marginal yearly advances in technology ensure that all these companies rip as many people off as possible multiple times throughout a year. I'm still using an s7 edge that I've dropped a thousand times and I can tell you it still works absolutely fine. As a phone - perfect with no problems. The only thing it really falls short of compared to current phones is the camera quality but I don't use the camera anyways it doesn't matter to me.

[@leviandhiro3596]

first 10 mins of this video was so clutch. bro you just talk about whats on your mind super appreciated i'm tired of all these scripted tech videos on KZbin

[@kareemramzey8870]

14:58 "the more you know the less you know" never been so true

[@xCHRONOPHOBIAx]

Idk how a million people deal without dust or water protection? insane.

[@absolutium]

Exactly the same as one billion people dealed with it.. before IP certified products were a trend.

[@Roysphotos8]

iPhone pro and battery is absolutely nuts. I have a s10+ and a promax. And I can get a day and a half on my iPhone with very heavy usage. I changed settings to stop in needed notifications, remove abnoxious animations. Result kick ass batt

[@MIKAS002003]

Well, my phone cost 190 € a year and a half ago and I still do not see the need to change, I do in this phone everything I would do in a higher value or even a $ 1000. I think it is a very high price for a phone even having the latest / latest technology, but who can buy and will use a device of this value, I only have to say one thing, is, is, be happy, have a lot of health to if you "enjoy" him, thank you.

[@amirrhodesve791]

Short answer is stop worrying about what phone you have and stop paying ridiculous prices for a brand when you could use that money for way more productive things

[@mattmayden9188]

This difference between the EPA and Porsche testing was this. Porsche doesn't use a regeneration system on the brakes to recharge the battery like Tesla does. This means in the United states (where stop and go traffic is common) Unless you think carefully about letting your car coast to the next stop, it is quite a bit less efficient. When Porsche conducts it's own test, they understand how the car was made and let it coast to the next stop. The EPA's number is probably more accurate for more people.

[@jb678901]

My company phone, a Galaxy S10+...my private phone a Galaxy S7. When I do take pictures, the S10+ is a definite upgrade. Other than that...SG7 is an optimal size...in terms of convenience. I changed the battery on my own with the SG7. We just changed our company policy to limit new company phones to 900 or less. To accomodate IOS at 128GB. If it were not for IOS, we would've set the policy lower, probably to a max of 700.

[@VulkanX]

Where’s the podcast version Lew? Need my morning run “Later’s”

[@EdwardMurray06]

I’m one of those people that upgrades too often. Within 2 years I had the Galaxy S9, Note 9, iPhone XR and 11Pro Max, in that order. Now that I’m back in the apple ecosystem I’m going to slowdown and keep one for a while.

[@ResizeFilms]

Got a 1459€ iPhone 11 Pro Max (256 GB) in last October, totally worth it.

[@ezBlu.]

let me tell you otherwise

[@xEuryale]

Got a 175€ Mi A3 (128 GB) last October. Totally worth it.

[@FlipDeRiviera]

Yes!

[@steveschlackman4503]

It is time to go back to the $400 - $600 price points. The Samsung A series with plastic backs makes more sense than the $1,200 phones. The A phones lack the sex appeal of the flagships. It is more likely that phones will go the way of PC's where most PC's are commodities and there are specialized products for the high end. The amount of shilling for the Mac Pro by You Tubers who got loaners from Apple was shameless. The shilling for the $1,000 monitor stand was nauseating. OMG the monitor snapped on to the stand. Who cared?

[@chrisjfox8715]

Shilling even though they admitted in no uncertain terms that it is still nonetheless overpriced??? Acknowledging what a product can do that no other product can do is shilling?

[@FabioRigokimbaorso]

i agree 100% ,, the Mac Pro shenanigans has been particularly irritating and frankly infuriating.. by all the KZbin Tech community as a whole, no exceptions

[@steveschlackman4503]

​@@chrisjfox8715 Everyone emphasized the price. They were the chosen people. Apple supplied them with the top of the line PC, the stand and two monitors. It is/was a weird relationship. Apple was getting tremendous publicity. Clearly a great product if you actually have a use for it and lots of cash flow to afford the setup. It was magical to see the unboxing and reviews popping up on KZbin ll at the same time. Think how much this is costing Apple. Apple is generally a company that watches its nickle and dimes.

[@chrisjfox8715]

Steve Schlackman “Clearly a great product if you actually have a use for it and lots of cash flow to afford the setup.” DUH! That’s the whole point. It’s not a setup that was even intended for average consumers. And yes, they were critical of the price while at the same time honest about what it offered. What’d you want them to say?

[@chrisjfox8715]

Fabio Rigo infuriating? Life’s way too fucking short to be getting stressed over someone disagreeing with you about a product. Buy what suits your needs and move on, it’s not that deep.

[@CornflakeMom]

37:58 the ads were listening to Lew Later 😂😂😂

[@LessDietOfficial]

Been waiting for thor c..

[@Starfals]

Talking about Karate Kid in 2020.. what a time to be alive indeed xD

[@luzindamicheal7479]

In my country people use their phones for making calls, texting , telling time and as alarm clocks. So no need to spend $1000 on the above

[@smikelionis]

Tesla ??? Auto co.pany 😁😁😁

[@DibIrken]

Using the LG G6 right now. Awesome camera still. Like way better than the $300 offerings now.

[@chrisgamer83]

Recently moved back to iPhone. Was on a OnePlus 6T but fell out of love with unstable Android 10. Reviewed the market and looked at contract (UK) but costs for a XR, 11 are just too high and can’t qualify it. Got a refurbished iPhone 8 Plus 64GB on Black Friday for £299 - came with warranty and it does everything I can ask for. Battery still great, camera more than good enough for what I need an iOS just works. Would never spend £1000 on a device as for my use case (which suspect is same for majority) devices in the £300 - £500 bracket would suffice.

[@othnielmakumbe]

Jeff better bring this internet to Zimbabwe I'm tired of 144p KZbin

[@Rabidanti]

Lmao

[@glendonjhagroo2031]

Lew I’m sure if they test it having both vehicles face each other the pick up will win power is on reverse gear,that is why most winches are installed in front

[@xdragon2k]

The whole reason battery powered vehicle win vs gas powered vehicle is that they're just heavier and thus has better grip to the road while the lighter one will spin out first.

[@FattusCat]

For the first time in many many years, I won't be upgrading at the end of my contract. I'll be downgrading and getting an unlimited data sim as my phone (S9+) does a great job at everything.

[@aydinjalilov2328]

Toyota dealer in Atlanta changes my tires for 400 + USD. 4 tires + installation. they Mac pro wheels are 400 USD.

[@erwin21D]

We like to watch content about those expensive phones but most of us do not buy them. We just want to be informed about the latest and greatest tech.

[@nothinglessthannumbers]

When towing/ carrying additional weight, range will always be lost. Combustion, electric, or otherwise. 📠

[@mikiyahquinn577]

I haven’t upgraded because I know 5G was coming and now I may wait till it gets cheaper

[@xEuryale]

the Redmi K30 5G is pretty cheap and it's only $280... you should check it out if you don't care about the best specs. Snapdragon 765G should be more than enough for your needs

[@splam]

The 1 million number was a sales prediction for 2019. They revised it to 500k, which means they've sold less than that, if you believe their marketing numbers.

[@craigr9881]

I’ve just discovered you have a Podcast, just found it on Spotify, is it the audio equivalent is the KZbin ones ie this?...

[@joegunnigan7519]

craigr98 yeah it is they just come out a few days later on Spotify than on KZbin

[@sambeech9505]

@@joegunnigan7519 I was wondering why I could see it on Spotify, any reason it comes out later?

[@joegunnigan7519]

@sambreech I imagine it’s turning the video and audio clip into just an audio clip but that’s just a guess

[@editorxv7496]

I need the flagships! I have an s9+ and i love it! Was worth every penny! Samsung for the win! I will upgrade to s11+

[@allenmobley4345]

True but I think the point is that people aren't buying them every year, and you've done the same thing you're not upgrading till next year

[@editorxv7496]

@@allenmobley4345 exactly, i am also on a contract!

[@dzsemx]

Lew, you should cover some midrange phones too because there is a huge interest in these bang for the buck category. For example i use a 250 dollar device but has 64 megapixel camera, 6GB ram and it's a very good value for a price.

[@daltonwildes2215]

Please zoom out from the small circle to start the episode. Makes it so much more connective.

[@ShawnGChasingTheTruth]

Rent is far better to spend 1000 on

[@anthonyt425]

No one NEEDS a $1,000 phone when one that's half the price will satisfy you.

[@madarasoun3018]

One fourth the price satisfies me. It's Mi 9SE

[@xEuryale]

one sixth of that price satisfies me - Mi A3

[@PoserBallin]

I've been keeping my iphone SE alive since I bought it shortly after launch . At this point its a Frankensteins monster having gone through various screens batteries and just recently the touch I died. Now Im getting an iPhone 8 for $350 and Im quite happy with THAT upgrade cycle.

[@Hathnotseen]

Walk into the wrong dojo that's still a $400 wheel lmao

[@OMG_SPECIALIST]

Lmfao AUTHENTIC BANTER IN THIS EPISODE! Funny... Haha

[@AkiraTheFinnishLapphund]

2-3 years ago I bought the OnePlus 3 just before the 3T launched. It was the first time a T device came out and I was so sad because it actually was another processor and I really liked the small boost of power you got from the 3T. Anyway I payed about 330$ and actually bought one for my friend as well. For a total of 360$ I got a cutting edge flagship performing device that was actually really good. This year I bought the OnePlus 7 Pro at launch and payed 890$. I don't like where this is going.... 🙄

[@virattalks2054]

WELL WE CAN'T. WE HAVE TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT WE DO AND HOW TO GET IT. Edit: APPLE IS A BRAND. SAMSUNG IS TECHNOLOGICALLY TECHNICAL TECH SAVVY.

[@moshedabash1265]

I always wanted to see what's happening after they end the show

[@mathewmorgan7011]

My 18 month old $1000 phone completely exceeds my use requirements. It's great, but why would I replace it? It's great that they are making new tech, but what do they expect us to do with it? When my phone breaks, or something new happens, sure, I will get another nice phone. For now, I'm good.

[@adrinho987]

we live in an era where markters are so good that they have convince us that we need a +1000$ smartphone, worst more they have convince us that this smartphones really worth that price. if we think about it, most of us dont need this flagships and thiere high specifications, i beleive that the majority of users will be happy with just 200-300$ because most people use smartphones just to go on social media, watch videos, take photos and ofcourse making calls and texting, nowdays you can find a cool handset at 200$ from xiaomi, oppo and samsung.

[@superstachebro7400]

Forgot to mention that the EU gave the Taycan a way better range rating...

[@Robin-zt3hz]

I bought a Xiaomi Redmi 7A for way less than 100 and Im fine with it. Can do all I want like staying connected and surfing the web, watching videos. Not like I could afford anything more expensive though xD

[@jwill6008]

Short answer... No! But companies have made it possible with little to no downpayment and $40 per month! The Fleecing of America...

[@larskefka3373]

Only valid test is the EPA test. Porsche is trying sow confusion among the potential customers.

[@mattizzle81]

I do app development, for an app that pretty well pushes the limits of what mobile phones can do. AI/computer vision/3D tracking, etc. So it wouldn't be for everyone but a bleeding edge app needs a bleeding edge phone. Need more power, every generation of flagship I can't resist the extra power.

[@januarymorris9087]

Would I rather have half price Netflix with ads versus current price/premium price Netflix without ads? My answer is hands down premium/current price all the way. I absolutely do not want ads! As a matter of fact, if Netflix introduces ads on my Netflix plan it will push me away from them all together

[@platinum_YT]

Everyone get this to the top!! One plus are making true wireless bullets earphones and I think lew should make a video on it!!!

[@Geedygeedy]

I think the word he was looking for the whole time is "Relativity". People want to know the cutting edge technology, relative to what they have now or what they want to buy.

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Do I need a $1000 smart phone.... Define “need”

[@cindila2000]

I'd get the premium netflix. No ads is why I have it in the first place.

[@MRBarton369]

I didn't read the article but is the 1000$ a straight up figure or.. like everyone seems to do..get the lease thru the company on your bill monthly.... Would that still count? If so that number is surprisingly low

[@hrtu1006]

I'm okay with Netflix having ads as long as it does not play during videos/movies and as long as the price goes down

[@nikhildrao227]

Samsung retracted the claim

[@Masakage199]

Held onto my last iPhone for better part of 3 years. The iPhone 11 Pro Max tickled my fancy and I pulled the trigger on that. For me the cost is not as important as the feature set and the future proofing.

[@l.s6707]

My Galaxy s10+ is 400$

[@tomclemente]

2019, what a time to be alive.. Willy Du!!

[@papigrande4378]

I refuse to spend $1000 on a phone. That’s just ridiculous and unnecessary for my case use. Samsung lost me as a yearly upgrader of their latest flagship. I started feeling this way after the $800 mark was surpassed. Now I still upgrade yearly but I buy brand new 1 year old phones at deeply discounted prices. I purchased a new Note 9 a month ago from Bestbuy for $400. I can wait a year to save $600.

[@kabiro2151]

Nope. I got A50s and I underestimated exynos processor , I got it anyways for the clean software experience . I love it and it handles every task I throw at it just fine . One UI is the best thing for me and the processor is quite good for what I do (gaming,movies,every other stuff).

[@aboodbyxapn8332]

The option for cheaper phones was not available in western market but in 3ed world countries all kind of options are available .. if you see where am going with this.

[@JayLang7]

Of course we do

[@watchtvatmyplace6691]

I bought my first ever 1000+ phone, it does everything my other phone did but i love it 😃

[@sting0072007]

Don't most people just wait a few months and get it half priced?

[@BearyCoolDude]

"I like to watch" - Lewie 2019 My man.

[@TheJCP006]

I could believe that figure if it's people buying smartphones outright and not opting for the carrier installment plans.

[@Flydevice1]

You forgot to mention it was a modified raptor with 600whp to the crank.

[@knshgreen41]

32:59 This is the type of content I subscribe for

[@program7563]

If I had my Iphone 5s for 4 years and then Upgraded, there's *absolutly* no reason to upgrade from an 8, X, Xr, Xs, XS max to the 11 series. It makes no sense, yet so many people do it.

[@burlhorse61]

because some people look at trends and think they have to have the latest item.i just use a phone and make sure it does what i need for a reasonable speed-but most cheaper phones a pretty decent thees days anyway

[@tylerb4994]

I picked up the iPhone 11 pro max and i am currently loving this phone. Btw keep in mind, alot of people are getting these flagship phones subsidized so they are likely technically paying less than $1000 and that could be the reason for the low figures? 🤔