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5 mentions from real owners
- #1Sep 1, 2025
Android phones that can last a long time?
The Ultra series Samsungs are scheduled for a bunch of updates, I can't remember it's 5 or 7 years Their flagships have been getting better over the years when it comes to lifespan, at least in my experience. My S8 started getting slower right at the 2 years mark, I'm talking letters appearing with a delay when writing. My S20 lasted 4 years before the battery got much shorter and it started getting so warm during charging, performance wise the decay didn't strike me as much as with the S8 Right now I've got a S24 Ultra which I got right as it came out and honestly after 1,5 year everything is as good as new
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Sep 1, 2025
Android phones that can last a long time?
Samsung, as others have said. Bought a used unlocked S10e on Swappa and had that for ~3 years until I felt like upgrading because of camera tech and security. I've had my used unlocked S21 Ultra ever since. Still runs great. I do miss the days of commonplace user-replaceable batteries and upgradeable storage space, though. Headphone jack erasure hurt at the time, but Im over that now.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Sep 1, 2025
Android phones that can last a long time?
I gave my Samsung S21 Ultra to my son. It's still going strong.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Jun 7, 2025
I need to keep this phone for as long as possible!
My s22 ultra is still actually working really great. Besides physical damage, i caused and had to fix no issues. I think in terms of performance, the s24u will hold up for you. There isn't a single app I have that I wish it was faster, etc.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Jun 7, 2025
I need to keep this phone for as long as possible!
I had my s20 ultra for 4 and a half years until I dropped it and the screen busted and this s25 ultra I plan on keeping for 5+ years so you're good
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