Survey: 75% of Android users keep phones 3+ years

A poll of Android Authority readers shows 75% keep Android phones for three years or longer. About 44% choose three to five years, 29% select five years or more. Most respondents hold devices for five years or longer despite minimal hardware upgrades. Phone makers offer software support for up to seven years, reducing upgrade urgency. The data reflects user behavior in response to slow hardware progress and long-term software updates.