STOP Wasting MONEY on New PHONES! Here's WHY

Are you tempted by the latest smartphone or gadget release? Before you drain your wallet, let's take a closer look at whether these new devices are really worth your hard-earned cash. In this video, I break down the reality of incremental upgrades, the hidden costs of frequent upgrades, and when it's actually time to get a new device.

With over 200 smartphones reviewed, I've seen it all. From depreciation and environmental impact to the hassle of setting up new devices, you'll learn why sticking with your current gadget might be the smarter choice. Plus, I'll share tips on how to maximize the performance of your existing device.

Join me as we uncover the truth behind the hype of new gadgets and help you make informed decisions. Don't fall for the flashy ads and celebrity endorsements—know when it's truly time to upgrade and when to hold onto your trusty device.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - Chapter 1: The Reality of Incremental Upgrades
01:56 - Chapter 2: The Hidden Costs of Frequent Upgrades
03:20 - Chapter 3: When Should You Upgrade?
04:48 - Chapter 4: How to Maximize Your Current Device
06:32 - Outro

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[valorreviews]

It’s almost as if they rush it and fix the problem with software updates.

[Oyaskii]

This is so true. If you have a flagship from either Samsung or Apple as far back as 2022 or even 2021, you will still be good today without upgrading.

[chrisstjohn]

My brain is my oldest device..at 60 years old and still receives updates from books and media

[justjuniorjaw]

As a midrange user : it's one reason I target an upgrade every 5 years. It'll be long enough for the average OS update to start being outdated, the performance/camera improvement would've start mattering, and there's enough new features being developed to try out all at once.

[izziboye]

Couldn't agree more. I just received the Galaxy AI update on my Z Fold 4. Again justifying my decision to not waste money on the Fold 5. Heck it even looks like the Fold 5. Unless you're like us reviewers cursed with the need to buy every new device, your phones can really last you at least 3 years.

I used my Galaxy Note 10 Plus for 3 years, and by the time I was letting go of it, I was satisfied by how much it served me. Still could've gone another year if I didn't like the S22 Ultra.

Solid video man🙌🏾

[zillafact]

My Logic
1. Sacrifice and buy a good midranger with fairly sized battery (e.g., 5000mAh) and good processor (e.g., Antutu 500, 000+) and a camera that churns out some decent photos.
2. Don't update the OS. Just be contented with what it came with. No update will ever beat the performance of the stock version IMO.
3. Install only apps you need. Be conservative and avoid installing every app you encounter or hear about.
4. Master your device, let it not master you. Use it when needed. Don't drink up your productive time on your smartphone. If you have a computer, use it for more tasks that need more processing power than your smartphone can give.
5. Charge between 20% and 80%. Avoid cycling the battery from full to empty every time. Be conservative.
6. Always back up your data on an external hard drive or the cloud. Avoid filling up your smartphone with content you don't need. It will slow down.
7. Enjoy the damn thing for about five years and rinse and repeat.

Good luck! Am writing from a Huawei KII-L21 from 2015 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Am upgrading this year. This thing is quite tired and almost giving up its ghost.

[jonclar]

I totally agree. I still use a Galaxy Note9 and still works as new. No need to upgrade. The important is that I have a phone to use

[GreenSun]

i really love this era where people inevery specialization realize the vanity of this world and speak up against it. Ive seen videos about cars quality declining, food, travel, clothes, the digitine of course. there's a vibe of contestation that brewing and i cant wait for the lid to pop. thank you for this video. you are being part of the solution my friend! it's good to see. -- sent from my LG G6

[usertiktik]

S7 edge with 32GB base storage. Still rocking

[kllcenly]

Yes o, my A51 mid-range is 4 years now and still rocking. No need to waste funds

[Dailytic]

Yeah, I totally agree because all the smartphone comparison videos don't show a significant upgrade just 5g or 5% cpu boost on geekbench on the budget side

My oldest smartphone is a tecno button phone still very strong. After 9 years, i only changed the battery once

[sebastiannoir]

Today, people have completely forgotten what a smartphone really is and what purposes it has been created for. Everybody wants to get the newest and most expensive smartphone just not to look obsolete and for all those fancy reasons... I'm sad and disappointed just by thinking about the fact that smartphones today are no longer the useful everyday tool they used to be, but just a mere wealthy- and fashion-looking tool...😞

[keiraystargaryen]

I had a Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime that lasted me 9-10 years... then i had the Galaxy A20s that lasted 5 years.. currently own the Galaxy A34 i recently got in February and i love this phone. No problems and i plan on keeping it for years to come. The only 2 brands i ever owned in all my life was Samsung and Nokia.. all from Nokia 1100 and the Samsung J700i. So im good for a couple years to come

[Crabby.]

Flagshits are becoming obsolete especially when midrangers now are more than powerful enough to last .

[mareksinister]

Buy one high end phone and use for 5+ years. I've been doing this since 2010.

[kallmekoko]

I'm using a Tecno Camon 12 from 2019 and I definitely need an upgrade😭 It has all the problems you mentioned and more.

[mickyeverton]

Many Thanks, I have been using the Samsung Galaxy A71 since early 2020!! Still going strong!! 🙏🙏🙏

[johannaaguh]

Yeah, i totally agree with you. I used my phone for 3 years (tecno pova) and it still works fine after i changed the down board last week. Since it has a bigger battery than my current phone i use it for my podcasts, to read novels etc. My new phone is for calls 😊

[ayubayunusa]

I agree with you. I ever used a phone for 5years, Infinix specifically, and truly when it starts given me battery issues and camera malfunction then I changed it but before that, it was always enough.

[yourikhi]

Still have iphone 12 pro...will have to get the battery replacement...after that I don't c any reason to buy any new phone