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The question “Should I buy a new phone?” holds more weight than we imagine. For most of us, phones are our trusted associates, and parting with them isn’t easy. For others, the upgrade to a new phone may be too insignificant to warrant the expense. Regardless of the emotional value your phone holds, getting a new one every few years can be a cathartic experience. Besides addressing some of the issues of your older phone, a new Android phone will bring a variety of new features.
While a new phone may not hold the answer to all your life problems, it may end some of the trivial ones. Here are the signs that indicate it might be time to upgrade to a new one.
How long do you use your phone before upgrading to a new one? 130 votes I upgrade with every new generation 11 % I get a new phone every two years or so 47 % At least five years 22 % Five to seven years, if not more 11 % Until my old phone dies 10 %
1. Your phone heats excessively
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One of the first tell-tale signs that your phone is in dire need to be replaced is when it gets unreasonably hot. Heating, as a sign of your phone’s old age, becomes even more pertinent when it happens excessively, even during basic activities such as calling or without any apparent load — as while gaming or fast charging.
This usually indicates that your phone’s hardware may be old enough and feeling choked with the requirements of newer apps or a modern operating system.
2. It lags while responding to touch
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