What is the average lifespan of a cell phone?

Generally speaking, it's about a year. Not because the phone becomes unusable. But because that's when the NEW hotness will come out, and you'll want those new features. But you can easily use any Android or iPhone for 2 years. 3 years if you really push it. read more

The average American cell phone user owns three or more cellular phones. Up to 75% of obsolete phones are stockpiled in drawers, including the battery and the charger [8] According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 130 million mobile phones go out of use annually in the U.S. read more

Determining the life span of your phone requires identifying the technology used and comparing it to newer devices. Video of the Day The average life span of most cell phones is 2 years. read more

It might seem crazy that an expensive device like a smartphone could have such a short lifespan, but with the average life of a handset in the U.S. sitting at about 21 months, according to Recon Analytics, the facts speak for themselves. read more