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Keep phones five years for best valueFive years is the optimal smartphone lifespan to maximize value, according to an analysis by ZDNET's Cesar Cadenas. The average American keeps a phone for about 29 months, per a 2025 Reviews.org survey. Galaxy and Pixel phones receive seven years of software support, while the iPhone 11 will get eight major updates.
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