Buy Infinix note 40 pro, just got mine yesterday at ₦358k, PUBG edition, haven't had any problem with PUBG or Free Fire, I'd do a COD test on Saturday and if you respond I'll tell you how it went? 😊@@actionboi05
A well done video!!! Keep us in the know, because SAMSUNG IS MAKING A MOCKERY OF THE PHONE BUSINESS!! You hit it right on the nail!! Unless there's significant upgrades, in comparison to what you already have,nix the idea of forking over money, for a NEW ONE!!!! Nix it!!!!! Love the video,guy!!!!! Earl of ElBarrio,NYC,NY. 5/28/24. 8:32PM.
They're not meant to be upgraded each year anyway so it's not a big deal that there's not a big differencr between current phone and new new phone a year later.
I have s22 Ultra. And there is litterly no need for me to change it for something more modern. I plan on having this phone until somthing phone changing happens, or until my phone dies.
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 It'll be long enough for the average OS update to start being outdated, the performance/camera improvement would've start mattering, and there's enough new features being developed to try out all at once.
@@averagegamer9162I did say it's a target. Back then I know nothing and bought 2 Samsung that's within my budget, both died due to water damages. I even borrowed an iPhone, it died in one drop. Then I went for a budget Realme phone, it lasted. Rain & puddle, the things that killed my 2 Samsung didn't kill this phone. Drops? This phone dropped at least 15 times. Still alive since 2019. I'm still using it today and already saving my budget for the next Chinese phone. Xiaomi, Tecno, Vivo. I'm feeling like trying something different again. This phone already has damaged volume button, cracked screen, speaker isn't high quality, and it's using Android 10. It's still usable, but it's time to update my phone for something with newer Android ver, better performance, camera & storage.
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🙌🏾
Hw about someone like me using one device (samsung a30s) since 2019 but can't upgrade bcuz of the price of phones getting higher and higher as the years go by, and I plan to use it till next year cuz no money to upgrade. Its laging like a great grandpa 😂
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.
I would disagree with the 2nd point. Although Nothing might be an exception my NP1 is performing much better than it was 2 years ago. I just replaced the battery and will use it for a couple more years and will decide to either replace the battery or replace the phone. I have NFC for tap and pay on this phone and every other feature is already available so nothing can make me upgrade except just feeling like I want to
Even this is not enough for a phone change. Just make sure you put on more security measures. Download an antivirus, make sure you avoid phising websites and the like
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
@@oscarmini Honestly I just recently bought the Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon 888) and it is an absolute monster, Call of Duty at highest graphics settings @ 60fps is child's play, It even supports medium graphics at 120fps on this device, battery life is a bit of a problem though so I would love to get the S21 plus next month so my life will be complete 😂😂. I love gadgets more than human beings
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
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...😞
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
Once you go premium you'll look at your other devices like what was I thinking My first premium phone was an s21 which I still have my second was the pixel 8 Both small powerful fast phones with great features and cameras I still but budget phones as well just because I like phones and well they are more affordable
You're either a sorcerer or a bad liar. Firstly, what smartphone can withstand 10 continuous years of use? Secondly, how did you use a J5 prime for 10 years yet it didn't exist 10 years ago? Same goes for A20s, (which is also younger than 5 years) especially considering you replaced it with an A34?
Flagships are equipped with the top of the line processors with hardware and software support to back that up. Mean while entry lvl to midrangers had either a good software or a good hardware there's little to no in between. Software support are mid at best too (only samsung has good software support for midrangers so far)
@LloydZyanRUy midrangers now are more than capable of handing anything you throw at them . All the extra features on flagships are gimmicky . Once a device has a decent processor and good cameras that's all most people need which one can get in alot midrangers. The gap between flagship and midrangers is no longer there
@@Crabby.1 I agree. There used to be a time when a flagship was worth it such as a Samsung galaxy s or iPhone 3 vs something like a blackberry or flipper but not really anymore.
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 😊
On holidays I stay on pc and forget abt my phone and I am not preoccupied with its performance anymore . In conclusion the less you use your phone... The more you will use it
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.
This is one of the sober minds I've met online. In fact, just be sure of the company you purchase from. I mean, the trusted mobile companies and buy it once and relax. I just changed my Huawei this year after 6 years and still I have it. I did this to get more stuffs that couldn't be found in it plus the battery was now out of service
The only phone you should purchase is one that's regularly receiving software and security updates. When the phone no longer receives security updates then upgrade.
Still rocking my I phone 14 pro max I got when it first launched. Even though my battery health is at 81 percent, that part is disappointing, it’s still performing like a champ!
i agree i still use my Poco F1 that i bought day 1 that got released in my country and still performs like a champ, the only reason i will upgrade soon to a pixel is only because i wanna move out from xiaomi.
Amazing video... You are really brilliant. I use an S21 5G writing this on a keyboard using Samsung DeX and no real reason for me to upgrade... after 4 years, still great battery life!
Im still using my Huawei P30 which I bought in 2019 for 440 EUR. It has not seen an Update since 2021 and still runs android 10. The battery still gets me through a whole day easily, which is the most impressive thing about this phone. Ive got it for 5 years now and the battery is still good. Battery life decreased though because when I got the phone it lasted 2 days. In terms of value for price its the best phone I ever had and as long as all my apps work and the battery does not fail I'll keep it.
thank you for the honest review and advise, much appreciated. I only upgrade once the phone stops working (functioning). Previous phone was 1st iPhone SE i had it until much 2022. I was forced to buy current Phone Vivo Y52 5G it's been 2 years plus with it.
Another tip. Clean the USBC port. Cut a piece of plastic from an old water bottle or similar. Fold in half and cut to a point. Use it to run around the inside of the port. Won't cause damage but getting rid of the fluff and dirt will prevent arcing on the pins. (You can use a metal pick, but I think plastic is better if you don't know what you're doing) . If you have a spare phone, you can take a picture of the inside on high magnification to see any debris still in there. When it's clean, wiggle the cable and check it stays connected, if not, new cable.
Yeah....I'm still using my Samsung Galaxy S9+, a 6 year old flagship but I had it for 5 years. What does that mean? Not only was it more affordable to get at the time the Galaxy S10 series was new, the hardware upgrades and features were minimum. Also, every time a new model is out, not only is it too expensive, there's gonna be bugs. So when my model phone at the time turned one year old, any glitches it had were solved with software updates and it performed better than it did as well as how it holds up compared to its successor. While my phone does not get upgrades anymore, it still works well. I have no intention to upgrade anytime soon. I will keep using my Galaxy S9+ until it cannot perform as a phone anymore.
Honestly these smartphone launches are overwhelming sometimes... Gone are the times when a new phone would launch in years... Now every month every brand has a new model
I have watched a number of your videos and I must say they very useful. I am considering getting a new device in week after using techno Camon 11 for 5 years
I like this video, I want to see more Nigerian tech TH-camrs do something different, educate people on tech stuff or something that most people don’t know about the smartphones, 5g or tech around their home
I honestly kinda disagree with some of these. Firstly, my phone is a samsung s21 fe, and I will definitely need to upgrade when the s25 lineup comes out. Because the performance isn't good enough. It runs very smoothly, but lags in games. And I game a lot on my phone, playing demanding games like genshin impact. I need that performance upgrade, purely for better gaming experience. Also everyone is saying that it's a bad idea to game while charging... it is NOT. I was doings that ever since this phone came out and I bought it in 2021, and my battery health is still 94%. If you need better performance, connect that charger. New samsung phones have pass through charging - the power from the charger will go directly to the cpu, increasing the performance. And for some people like me, we definitely need to upgrade often because the gaming performance becomes inconsistent
Totally agree with this. Reason i still use my pixel 6 and refused to upgrade to pixel 7 and 8. If i dont see a huge difference with pixel 9 when it drops, ill continue with the 6
I bought the pixel 7a a week after launch to use as my daily driver to replace my Samsung Note 8. The note is still in use though, at home for the dex connectivity to my TV. And it still lasted a day & a half on battery. I wanted a slightly smaller phone though & I didn't see the need for a flagship anymore either. Hopefully, in a few years' time, in my case, probably 5+, foldables will be cheaper & screen tech will have advanced, as they are an interest.....
First and for most, great work, i love your reviews Oscar. 2. I like this review as it gives insight on conumer spending. I am a flagship user, i always keep a flagship for 5 year and upgrade exactly on the conditions your highlighted. I recently changed from Huawei p30 pro tht i had from 2019, it was fine except the screen had 1 crack and was expensive to fix but i was just fine but i feared of loosing my information in it. But it still works like charm, then moved to Honor Magic 6 pro. I was Sony Xperia flagship type before that.
I upgraded after 5 years 6 months. Used a mid range device before. Bought a mid range device again. I mean flagship or not we all are using it basically for the main purposes. Calling and texting which can be done anyway. If battery Life was never an issue i would never ever have upgraded
This is so true brother!! My current phone working fine for 4 years. My purpose is simple main important thing is for Personal and work communications other than that my phone is still giving decent performance and battery life. So, flagships are overkill for my use. I can run with it till mid 2025 hopefully!!. Love from India
I like this subject. It’s too much commercialism these days that lures you to spend your money to ‘wants rather than needs. Thank you for your suggestion on keeping your present cp if it’s still functioning normally and for letting us realize the E-waste we produce whenever we change our cp.❤
Agreed. Still using Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from 2018 (6 Yrs). So far, No problems with performance. But now recently battery is draining very quickly. Looking for an upgrade now.
Yep. True you are. I bought my huawei p30 pro in 2019 and still rockin', very fast and no lag at all. No need to upgrade to huawei pura series. But I bought pink iphone 15 to compare with my p30 pro. Both are still rockin' in my opinion.
Buy a low mid to mid tier Samsung A3x /A5x series. Get security patches up to 5 years and OS update up to 4 times.. and based on my experience with phones that only get support for their 1st two years last time. You can use it for another additional 3 years even without the security patches.. just don't install anything dubious.
The longest devices I used were; my Infinix Hot 6 which lasted from Monday 12th of November 2018 till Wednesday 5th of May 2021 My Samsung Galaxy A32 which lasted from 5th of May 2021 till 26th of June 2024. They both served me well and I had to let go of them because of battery issues, the batteries of both phones got weak over time. They served me well though
Stop giving your money to these corporations who treat you like sheep. Instead, go old-school. A phone call of 'I love you' has the same meaning irrespective of the phone you use. And the same goes for cars.
Also don't forget to never buy from corporations that treat their customers worse than others - like apple or samsung (giving different processors for the same price and overpricing like apple)
With performance as it relates to use case ( which hardly changes, if at all ) you soon hit diminishing returns. Shouldn't surprise anyone that profit margins are higher on flagships, because thats where they can rip you off without anyone batting an eye. Even more so after they removed chargers from retail boxes
There are great bargains on discontinued phones, as there are more sellers than buyers. My phone with new warranty was just $50 U.S., and gets updates for three years.
It is made by the system. Just look at samsung phone for example. The phone screen is made with Amoled screen that will get problem after 1-2 years. You are lucky to not get problem more than that. Software update make the phone slower just like all mobile phone manufacturers. On top of that, they remove so many features just to make people buy new phone and other accessories. No audio jack, no sd card slot, battery can't be replace. Soon maybe battery charging use wireless instead of wired one. The company is the one to be blame off. The greeds make them cut the costs and elites gain high profit. The way raw materials harvested are not ethical and workers paid lower. That is quite telling. Midrange or flagship. What is the difference? Just fancy camera, new feature, fancy costume. But at the end, the build quality will make phone not last more than 3-4 years. Consumerism cause by capitalist. Don't blame the consumers. They are get manipulated by the company.
still rocking a 2nd hand 11 Pro Max. I honestly don't see any need to change it unless it actually breaks. I have a Realme backup phone and even that thing works well enough for daily use. most mid range phones these days are really more than enough for basic usage.
Still rocking my Poco F3 since 2021. Recently cracked the back glass so I put a case. I still get decent battery life. I plan on keeping until the end of next year at least since I flashed a custom rom (android 14 unavailable on stock rom).
I used my Note 10 Plus for 4 years before upgrading 5 months ago to the S23 Ultra. I also still have a4 year old iPhone 11 Pro Max that I intend to use until the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes out. Cessation of security patches is more relevant to my Samsung phones since I tend to use them for my finances.
Charging from 20 to 80% makes my battery drain more but when I charge from 20 to 100 I get the best out of it. Also charging from 1 to 100 when the phone is of strengthen your battery life but you should do it once in 2 weeks
I have a drawer with all my household’s previous electronics, from phones to tablets and even PCs. There were only 3 devices thrown away, an Xperia x10, s3 mini and old acer laptop
Thanks for the Tips, I've been using my Infinix Note 8 phone since 2021. The only issue I have is battery but apart from that, it's still in good condition.
I still have my 2018 lgv40 and I'm only looking to upgrade now due to the change in Networks here in Oz in August. I've been told by my provider that my phone will no longer work on the network.
Thanks Joe,still using my Google Pixel 5 for about 3years now and it's still rock perfectly good cameras and battery life ❤ my next phone will be pixel 8 or 7a ❤
Hello good evening. The phone I'm currently using is Tecno pop 7. I've used this phone for almost a year now. Actually, the phone is good, performs mediumly and meets my needs. Though it has slow internet speed and it hangs sometimes. Storage 64gb rom, 2gb ram(expandable). Camera isn't really good, battery isn't strong, lasts for 12-18hrs with the way I manage the battery. Ordinarily, the phone is okay but if I really want a good device I can always rely on, that is strong and capable, then I will want to buy a new phone. For now I'm okay after all the phone is a year old. I just searched on a new phone (Infinix GT 20 pro) that just came out and I want to buy it. But after listening to what you've said, I'll just stick with my device. When it gets older, I'll then change it. Thank you for this video ❤
Battery problems and hardware issues can generally be fixed, keeping you with your phone and keeping it from becoming ewaste. Try that path first if you can
Used the infinix hot 4 lite for 4 years till it just did not come on anymore. I used the nokia 2.3 for 4 years plus and just sold it to someone last month. Change the battery just once. I got the samsung galaxy a23 just over 2 years ago and i plan to do 5 years. Never given me any issues and games smoothly at medium settings for me. Great device.
@@oscarmini Well, it have live beyond my expectations but it started misbehaving last year. Battery is as weak as fk. Even after changing the battery, the new one is still weak. Though I'm typing with the phone currently, it's a strong phone indeed.
@@chuddexmedia1826my mom is also using camon 11 since then. I wonder how she's been able to use it for that long because my own phones only last 3 years
While most tech reviewers are pushing the greatest and latest device, you are the rare ones whom educate us on the importance of sustainability. Keep doing what you're doing man. You have just earn a new subscriber!
The actual "new" and "old" definitions have changed really. I was using S8+ until previous month shifted to S23 was happy with my previous device but it was really broken way torn out(yah my handling of device sucks , it fell from my pocket 2-3 times while riding bike) and was lagging from the past year maybe cause I was seeing others new devices. The S23 is a Beast🔥
I have huawei y7 pro bought in 2021. It doesn't have, nor I know anything about battery life. I was planning to buy iphone but thanks to your channel ; I can hang around for 2 more years.
I have a Huawei Nova 7i which I bought in 2020 and still kicking strong. But I do not enjoy all the google services. it doesn't even run Android Auto, Play Store etc so I cant even hook it up to my car. Its like buying a Ferrari to use on bad roads. Its a strong phone but the experience is horrible. In my case, I need an upgrade. asap
Still rocking my Xiaomi Mi 10T after 3 years. Replaced main cam due to dead pixel from lasers shows in pubs. Replaced battery and I'm getting 5-6 hrs of screen on-time again. No more Xiaomi updates/support, but who cares, right?
Watching the "when should you upgrade" part. then glaring at my 7 year old low range Nokia phone with android 10: yaaaaaa....time for you to go buddy !
I'm still using my Xiaomi Mi 9t bought in 2020. The battery life is still good. And also since I don't take a lot of pictures, upgrading now would just be pointless and wasteful. My main concern about this phone is the software/security updates. the last update of any kind was back in 2021. but i feel being vigilant matters more.
As someone who never breaks a phone hardware wise, I upgrade after the security updates and support ended, so maybe around every five years. So by the time I needed to upgrade I'm pretty sure that I already saved enough for a new one.
You really spoke sense...❤ Making money 💰 nowadays is not at ease, so rushing for new devices is putting pressure on the individuals. It's good to keep it well till it's completely damaged. 🇬🇭
Thanks for this eye opening update. I've never been a new model frenzy though (Where's even the money🤷🏿♂️). My oldest device is a redmi 7a device and it's still very much in use, I use a redmi note 11 smartphone presently and I'm eyeing the redmi note 13 pro 5G.
It’s almost as if they rush it and fix the problem with software updates.
Weldone sir, what do you think is the best gaming phone for 200k to 300k budget
Buy Infinix note 40 pro, just got mine yesterday at ₦358k, PUBG edition, haven't had any problem with PUBG or Free Fire, I'd do a COD test on Saturday and if you respond I'll tell you how it went? 😊@@actionboi05
Welcome to the PC Gamer's experience with AAA launches
A well done video!!! Keep us in the know, because SAMSUNG IS MAKING A MOCKERY OF THE PHONE BUSINESS!! You hit it right on the nail!! Unless there's significant upgrades, in comparison to what you already have,nix the idea of forking over money, for a NEW ONE!!!! Nix it!!!!! Love the video,guy!!!!! Earl of ElBarrio,NYC,NY. 5/28/24. 8:32PM.
Exactly and very expensive
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.
They're not meant to be upgraded each year anyway so it's not a big deal that there's not a big differencr between current phone and new new phone a year later.
I have s22 Ultra. And there is litterly no need for me to change it for something more modern. I plan on having this phone until somthing phone changing happens, or until my phone dies.
Only upgrade when the security updates have stopped. XM and Poco phones have a page where they inform when the updates become EOL.
I have realme5 pro bought back in 2019, and still the phone works flawlessly.
I just upgraded my sisters iphone 8 to xs and it was just because of the updates and my family had the xs just hanging around
My brain is my oldest device..at 60 years old and still receives updates from books and media
G.O.A.T
Media is huge cancer for brain cells. Turn off tv!!!!
Real
Lol good for you man
Can you make a call in long distance using it?
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.
Your lucky i had to replace my devices every 2 years.
@@averagegamer9162Same i kept breaking the phones after 2 years, not 1 or 3 but always around 2 lol
@@averagegamer9162I did say it's a target. Back then I know nothing and bought 2 Samsung that's within my budget, both died due to water damages. I even borrowed an iPhone, it died in one drop.
Then I went for a budget Realme phone, it lasted. Rain & puddle, the things that killed my 2 Samsung didn't kill this phone. Drops? This phone dropped at least 15 times. Still alive since 2019. I'm still using it today and already saving my budget for the next Chinese phone. Xiaomi, Tecno, Vivo. I'm feeling like trying something different again.
This phone already has damaged volume button, cracked screen, speaker isn't high quality, and it's using Android 10. It's still usable, but it's time to update my phone for something with newer Android ver, better performance, camera & storage.
As a midrange user hat is waiting on the newest fold i have a reason to upgrade atleast every 2 years or less
Samsung got great trade in prices and apple outside of those two ueah no
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🙌🏾
You've said it all, man. Thanks for watching 🙏
This guy has rich person problems
Boss 💪
Using a Galaxy Note 10 nowdays and would replace for another older flagship only when it stop working beyond any possibility of repair.
Hw about someone like me using one device (samsung a30s) since 2019 but can't upgrade bcuz of the price of phones getting higher and higher as the years go by, and I plan to use it till next year cuz no money to upgrade. Its laging like a great grandpa 😂
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.
I hope you upgrade Huawei MATE 70.
I would disagree with the 2nd point. Although Nothing might be an exception my NP1 is performing much better than it was 2 years ago. I just replaced the battery and will use it for a couple more years and will decide to either replace the battery or replace the phone. I have NFC for tap and pay on this phone and every other feature is already available so nothing can make me upgrade except just feeling like I want to
@@krishnaganesh7721 Yup upgrading OS is important, but better is to know what the content of upgrades are before upgrading.
How do you use your phone for 5 years ?
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
No more security updates though...I'm on a note 10 that no longer gets updates.. the phone works fine but no security is an issue
@@ephilliemusic That's one of the disadvantages of using old phones
Even this is not enough for a phone change. Just make sure you put on more security measures. Download an antivirus, make sure you avoid phising websites and the like
@@osasumwenehigiator5197 Yes I did. Thanks
@@ephilliemusicnote 10plus just got a new security patch this june
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
Totally agree
Oga no watch video,but e don comment😂
Thanks for watching my chief. 🙌🏻
@@oscarmini Honestly I just recently bought the Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon 888) and it is an absolute monster, Call of Duty at highest graphics settings @ 60fps is child's play, It even supports medium graphics at 120fps on this device, battery life is a bit of a problem though so I would love to get the S21 plus next month so my life will be complete 😂😂. I love gadgets more than human beings
@@luisdiamwhat if he has watched it before it was even uploaded
@@DnDWizzy Bro I dont think so
S7 edge with 32GB base storage. Still rocking
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
Yes o, my A51 mid-range is 4 years now and still rocking. No need to waste funds
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...😞
Buy one high end phone and use for 5+ years. I've been doing this since 2010.
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
How much was it
how for 9-10 years though. I am using 6yr old xiaomi works quite well, camera quality isnt great though but doesnt fell laggy
A34 is perfect
I will use mine till 4 years
Once you go premium you'll look at your other devices like what was I thinking
My first premium phone was an s21 which I still have my second was the pixel 8
Both small powerful fast phones with great features and cameras
I still but budget phones as well just because I like phones and well they are more affordable
You're either a sorcerer or a bad liar. Firstly, what smartphone can withstand 10 continuous years of use? Secondly, how did you use a J5 prime for 10 years yet it didn't exist 10 years ago? Same goes for A20s, (which is also younger than 5 years) especially considering you replaced it with an A34?
Flagshits are becoming obsolete especially when midrangers now are more than powerful enough to last .
Lmao they're not
Flagships are equipped with the top of the line processors with hardware and software support to back that up. Mean while entry lvl to midrangers had either a good software or a good hardware there's little to no in between. Software support are mid at best too (only samsung has good software support for midrangers so far)
@LloydZyanRUy midrangers now are more than capable of handing anything you throw at them . All the extra features on flagships are gimmicky . Once a device has a decent processor and good cameras that's all most people need which one can get in alot midrangers. The gap between flagship and midrangers is no longer there
What midrange are you talking about @@Crabby.1
@@Crabby.1 I agree. There used to be a time when a flagship was worth it such as a Samsung galaxy s or iPhone 3 vs something like a blackberry or flipper but not really anymore.
I'm using a Tecno Camon 12 from 2019 and I definitely need an upgrade😭 It has all the problems you mentioned and more.
Lmao me too but it has served me well for four years,, upgrading to camon 30 soon
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 😊
On holidays I stay on pc and forget abt my phone and I am not preoccupied with its performance anymore . In conclusion the less you use your phone... The more you will use it
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.
Nice one brother,just watching on my iPhone 12,I don’t feel any need to upgrade
Thanks for watching Josiah. 🙏🏻
Stop buying stuff ya don't need. Save your change and money.
This is one of the sober minds I've met online. In fact, just be sure of the company you purchase from. I mean, the trusted mobile companies and buy it once and relax. I just changed my Huawei this year after 6 years and still I have it. I did this to get more stuffs that couldn't be found in it plus the battery was now out of service
Bought a 15 plus a week ago, won’t be upgrading till the iPhone 18 plus
The only phone you should purchase is one that's regularly receiving software and security updates.
When the phone no longer receives security updates then upgrade.
Many Thanks, I have been using the Samsung Galaxy A71 since early 2020!! Still going strong!! 🙏🙏🙏
If you buy flagship phone on release you're good with it for at least 3 years, in many cases 5 years or more if you're still getting updates.
7 years 10 years.
If you play game 3 year max setting if not 7 year
makes sense.. still using my s10+ from 2019 and still performing really well.
The same here!
Still using my 2 s9's from 2018...but also got the s23 and s24 (got these dirt cheap with introductions deal @samsung) need to sell my s9 phones 😢
SOT?
Still rocking my I phone 14 pro max I got when it first launched. Even though my battery health is at 81 percent, that part is disappointing, it’s still performing like a champ!
i agree i still use my Poco F1 that i bought day 1 that got released in my country and still performs like a champ, the only reason i will upgrade soon to a pixel is only because i wanna move out from xiaomi.
Amazing video... You are really brilliant. I use an S21 5G writing this on a keyboard using Samsung DeX and no real reason for me to upgrade... after 4 years, still great battery life!
Im still using my Huawei P30 which I bought in 2019 for 440 EUR.
It has not seen an Update since 2021 and still runs android 10. The battery still gets me through a whole day easily, which is the most impressive thing about this phone.
Ive got it for 5 years now and the battery is still good. Battery life decreased though because when I got the phone it lasted 2 days.
In terms of value for price its the best phone I ever had and as long as all my apps work and the battery does not fail I'll keep it.
thank you for the honest review and advise, much appreciated. I only upgrade once the phone stops working (functioning). Previous phone was 1st iPhone SE i had it until much 2022. I was forced to buy current Phone Vivo Y52 5G it's been 2 years plus with it.
Another tip.
Clean the USBC port.
Cut a piece of plastic from an old water bottle or similar.
Fold in half and cut to a point.
Use it to run around the inside of the port.
Won't cause damage but getting rid of the fluff and dirt will prevent arcing on the pins.
(You can use a metal pick, but I think plastic is better if you don't know what you're doing)
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If you have a spare phone, you can take a picture of the inside on high magnification to see any debris still in there.
When it's clean, wiggle the cable and check it stays connected, if not, new cable.
Yeah....I'm still using my Samsung Galaxy S9+, a 6 year old flagship but I had it for 5 years. What does that mean? Not only was it more affordable to get at the time the Galaxy S10 series was new, the hardware upgrades and features were minimum. Also, every time a new model is out, not only is it too expensive, there's gonna be bugs. So when my model phone at the time turned one year old, any glitches it had were solved with software updates and it performed better than it did as well as how it holds up compared to its successor.
While my phone does not get upgrades anymore, it still works well. I have no intention to upgrade anytime soon. I will keep using my Galaxy S9+ until it cannot perform as a phone anymore.
Honestly these smartphone launches are overwhelming sometimes... Gone are the times when a new phone would launch in years... Now every month every brand has a new model
I have watched a number of your videos and I must say they very useful. I am considering getting a new device in week after using techno Camon 11 for 5 years
I like this video, I want to see more Nigerian tech TH-camrs do something different, educate people on tech stuff or something that most people don’t know about the smartphones, 5g or tech around their home
Normally People only upgrade once every 4-5 year. Upgrading every year is not worth it as increasement is very minimal.
The unfortunate part is the people that needs to watch this video doesnt know this video exists
So apt ❤ realistic, wonderful and truthful video 👏
I honestly kinda disagree with some of these. Firstly, my phone is a samsung s21 fe, and I will definitely need to upgrade when the s25 lineup comes out. Because the performance isn't good enough. It runs very smoothly, but lags in games. And I game a lot on my phone, playing demanding games like genshin impact. I need that performance upgrade, purely for better gaming experience.
Also everyone is saying that it's a bad idea to game while charging... it is NOT. I was doings that ever since this phone came out and I bought it in 2021, and my battery health is still 94%.
If you need better performance, connect that charger. New samsung phones have pass through charging - the power from the charger will go directly to the cpu, increasing the performance.
And for some people like me, we definitely need to upgrade often because the gaming performance becomes inconsistent
Lol..this video is not for gamer like you 😂😂
E mentioned s23 and s24, of course s21 would need an upgrade , s23 and above are good for performance
Great video and even greater advice 👌
Totally agree with this. Reason i still use my pixel 6 and refused to upgrade to pixel 7 and 8. If i dont see a huge difference with pixel 9 when it drops, ill continue with the 6
I bought the pixel 7a a week after launch to use as my daily driver to replace my Samsung Note 8. The note is still in use though, at home for the dex connectivity to my TV. And it still lasted a day & a half on battery. I wanted a slightly smaller phone though & I didn't see the need for a flagship anymore either.
Hopefully, in a few years' time, in my case, probably 5+, foldables will be cheaper & screen tech will have advanced, as they are an interest.....
So Oscar Mini has a sense of humor, awwwn.
This is your most enjoyable video so far.
Do more like this.
I don't think you do watch his videos 😅
Thanks for watching Emmanuel.
Wow, just the content i need.
Subscribed!
First and for most, great work, i love your reviews Oscar. 2. I like this review as it gives insight on conumer spending.
I am a flagship user, i always keep a flagship for 5 year and upgrade exactly on the conditions your highlighted. I recently changed from Huawei p30 pro tht i had from 2019, it was fine except the screen had 1 crack and was expensive to fix but i was just fine but i feared of loosing my information in it. But it still works like charm, then moved to Honor Magic 6 pro.
I was Sony Xperia flagship type before that.
@produktmarlo8141 Thanks, man. 🙏
BTW, how did the P30 hold up through the time of use?
I upgraded after 5 years 6 months. Used a mid range device before. Bought a mid range device again. I mean flagship or not we all are using it basically for the main purposes. Calling and texting which can be done anyway. If battery Life was never an issue i would never ever have upgraded
Thank you. It is really an eye opener for everyone. Thank you.
This is so true brother!! My current phone working fine for 4 years. My purpose is simple main important thing is for Personal and work communications other than that my phone is still giving decent performance and battery life. So, flagships are overkill for my use. I can run with it till mid 2025 hopefully!!. Love from India
I like this subject. It’s too much commercialism these days that lures you to spend your money to ‘wants rather than needs. Thank you for your suggestion on keeping your present cp if it’s still functioning normally and for letting us realize the E-waste we produce whenever we change our cp.❤
Agreed. Still using Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from 2018 (6 Yrs). So far, No problems with performance. But now recently battery is draining very quickly. Looking for an upgrade now.
Yep. True you are. I bought my huawei p30 pro in 2019 and still rockin', very fast and no lag at all. No need to upgrade to huawei pura series. But I bought pink iphone 15 to compare with my p30 pro. Both are still rockin' in my opinion.
You only need to upgrade when the software isn’t able to be updated.
Buy a low mid to mid tier Samsung A3x /A5x series. Get security patches up to 5 years and OS update up to 4 times..
and based on my experience with phones that only get support for their 1st two years last time. You can use it for another additional 3 years even without the security patches.. just don't install anything dubious.
The longest devices I used were; my Infinix Hot 6 which lasted from Monday 12th of November 2018 till Wednesday 5th of May 2021
My Samsung Galaxy A32 which lasted from 5th of May 2021 till 26th of June 2024.
They both served me well and I had to let go of them because of battery issues, the batteries of both phones got weak over time. They served me well though
Stop giving your money to these corporations who treat you like sheep. Instead, go old-school. A phone call of 'I love you' has the same meaning irrespective of the phone you use. And the same goes for cars.
Exactly
Also don't forget to never buy from corporations that treat their customers worse than others - like apple or samsung (giving different processors for the same price and overpricing like apple)
With performance as it relates to use case ( which hardly changes, if at all ) you soon hit diminishing returns. Shouldn't surprise anyone that profit margins are higher on flagships, because thats where they can rip you off without anyone batting an eye. Even more so after they removed chargers from retail boxes
Phone companies will not be happy with this video. But my g saving the world
There are great bargains on discontinued phones, as there are more sellers than buyers. My phone with new warranty was just $50 U.S., and gets updates for three years.
Thank you for this information Chief Oscar, I am still rocking my Samsung A72 with 8gb of ram and 256gb storage running Android 14 over a year now
It is made by the system. Just look at samsung phone for example. The phone screen is made with Amoled screen that will get problem after 1-2 years. You are lucky to not get problem more than that. Software update make the phone slower just like all mobile phone manufacturers. On top of that, they remove so many features just to make people buy new phone and other accessories. No audio jack, no sd card slot, battery can't be replace. Soon maybe battery charging use wireless instead of wired one. The company is the one to be blame off. The greeds make them cut the costs and elites gain high profit. The way raw materials harvested are not ethical and workers paid lower. That is quite telling.
Midrange or flagship. What is the difference? Just fancy camera, new feature, fancy costume. But at the end, the build quality will make phone not last more than 3-4 years. Consumerism cause by capitalist. Don't blame the consumers. They are get manipulated by the company.
still rocking a 2nd hand 11 Pro Max. I honestly don't see any need to change it unless it actually breaks. I have a Realme backup phone and even that thing works well enough for daily use. most mid range phones these days are really more than enough for basic usage.
Good afternoon, please which of these phones will you recommend?.
Samsung A25
Camon 30
Infinix note 40
Xiaomi note 13
Vivo V30lite
Infinix note 40
The longest period I've had a phone was 6 years. It was the TECNO W3LTE. it had a 1gb RAM with 8gb internal storage with 4G internet connectivity.
I dont agree man its getting each year better but its more for the people who have money , everything is about the money bro
Great content. Subscribed.😄
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
Still rocking my Poco F3 since 2021. Recently cracked the back glass so I put a case. I still get decent battery life. I plan on keeping until the end of next year at least since I flashed a custom rom (android 14 unavailable on stock rom).
This video made a lot of sense. You just told us the truth hardly shared by phone reviewers.
I used my Note 10 Plus for 4 years before upgrading 5 months ago to the S23 Ultra. I also still have a4 year old iPhone 11 Pro Max that I intend to use until the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes out. Cessation of security patches is more relevant to my Samsung phones since I tend to use them for my finances.
Charging from 20 to 80% makes my battery drain more but when I charge from 20 to 100 I get the best out of it. Also charging from 1 to 100 when the phone is of strengthen your battery life but you should do it once in 2 weeks
I have a drawer with all my household’s previous electronics, from phones to tablets and even PCs. There were only 3 devices thrown away, an Xperia x10, s3 mini and old acer laptop
Thanks for the Tips, I've been using my Infinix Note 8 phone since 2021. The only issue I have is battery but apart from that, it's still in good condition.
I still have my 2018 lgv40 and I'm only looking to upgrade now due to the change in Networks here in Oz in August. I've been told by my provider that my phone will no longer work on the network.
Question: I have a Samsung A10s cellphone. Should I buy a SD card or new phone, A15, for more storage? Thanks in advance.
Thanks Joe,still using my Google Pixel 5 for about 3years now and it's still rock perfectly good cameras and battery life ❤ my next phone will be pixel 8 or 7a ❤
Hello good evening.
The phone I'm currently using is Tecno pop 7. I've used this phone for almost a year now. Actually, the phone is good, performs mediumly and meets my needs. Though it has slow internet speed and it hangs sometimes. Storage 64gb rom, 2gb ram(expandable). Camera isn't really good, battery isn't strong, lasts for 12-18hrs with the way I manage the battery. Ordinarily, the phone is okay but if I really want a good device I can always rely on, that is strong and capable, then I will want to buy a new phone. For now I'm okay after all the phone is a year old.
I just searched on a new phone (Infinix GT 20 pro) that just came out and I want to buy it. But after listening to what you've said, I'll just stick with my device. When it gets older, I'll then change it.
Thank you for this video ❤
Battery problems and hardware issues can generally be fixed, keeping you with your phone and keeping it from becoming ewaste. Try that path first if you can
Used the infinix hot 4 lite for 4 years till it just did not come on anymore. I used the nokia 2.3 for 4 years plus and just sold it to someone last month. Change the battery just once. I got the samsung galaxy a23 just over 2 years ago and i plan to do 5 years. Never given me any issues and games smoothly at medium settings for me. Great device.
Samsung S9, 6 years old bought second hand 3 years ago. Plan to upgrade this year.
Camon 11.....5 good years now. From 2019 😅
Will love to upgrade
That’s a long time. How’s it holding up?
@@oscarmini Well, it have live beyond my expectations but it started misbehaving last year.
Battery is as weak as fk. Even after changing the battery, the new one is still weak.
Though I'm typing with the phone currently, it's a strong phone indeed.
@@chuddexmedia1826my mom is also using camon 11 since then. I wonder how she's been able to use it for that long because my own phones only last 3 years
Lol, grab my beer 🍻
I've been using my spark 4 since 2019 lol
Never repaired it once, barely spend money on it and it's still standing 🥴
While most tech reviewers are pushing the greatest and latest device, you are the rare ones whom educate us on the importance of sustainability. Keep doing what you're doing man. You have just earn a new subscriber!
Thanks man 🙏
Which sumsung phone is best,I already have a55 sumsung ,pls help.
The actual "new" and "old" definitions have changed really. I was using S8+ until previous month shifted to S23 was happy with my previous device but it was really broken way torn out(yah my handling of device sucks , it fell from my pocket 2-3 times while riding bike) and was lagging from the past year maybe cause I was seeing others new devices. The S23 is a Beast🔥
Please how much is the s23plus
I bought mine for 580k last year but now it's 850k above
Thanks a lot for the info! God bless you!
Buying same phones but little tweak.
I have huawei y7 pro bought in 2021. It doesn't have, nor I know anything about battery life. I was planning to buy iphone but thanks to your channel ; I can hang around for 2 more years.
I have a Huawei Nova 7i which I bought in 2020 and still kicking strong. But I do not enjoy all the google services. it doesn't even run Android Auto, Play Store etc so I cant even hook it up to my car. Its like buying a Ferrari to use on bad roads. Its a strong phone but the experience is horrible. In my case, I need an upgrade. asap
@@nenemagbozo7744you forgot to check global and local version.
This is the best advice from someone who reviews new phones. Thanks a lot.
I Neva see this kind Quality for African TH-camrs, you are doing Good brother!!! 🔥
Still rocking my Xiaomi Mi 10T after 3 years. Replaced main cam due to dead pixel from lasers shows in pubs. Replaced battery and I'm getting 5-6 hrs of screen on-time again. No more Xiaomi updates/support, but who cares, right?
Watching the "when should you upgrade" part. then glaring at my 7 year old low range Nokia phone with android 10: yaaaaaa....time for you to go buddy !
Yes that is my moto phones had charging issues from using the phone and charging at the same time.. So thanks for the reminder
I'm still using my Xiaomi Mi 9t bought in 2020. The battery life is still good. And also since I don't take a lot of pictures, upgrading now would just be pointless and wasteful. My main concern about this phone is the software/security updates. the last update of any kind was back in 2021. but i feel being vigilant matters more.
You moving up bro hope you get to a million subscribers you are a honest reviewer ❤
As someone who never breaks a phone hardware wise, I upgrade after the security updates and support ended, so maybe around every five years. So by the time I needed to upgrade I'm pretty sure that I already saved enough for a new one.
Im still rocking my note 9. Had a new OEM battery installed, very happy.
You really spoke sense...❤
Making money 💰 nowadays is not at ease, so rushing for new devices is putting pressure on the individuals. It's good to keep it well till it's completely damaged. 🇬🇭
Thanks for this eye opening update. I've never been a new model frenzy though (Where's even the money🤷🏿♂️). My oldest device is a redmi 7a device and it's still very much in use, I use a redmi note 11 smartphone presently and I'm eyeing the redmi note 13 pro 5G.