Any time of the year can be ideal to change mobile. However, taking advantage of the fact that Christmas has two special days to give and that they give us, it may be a more suitable date to make the decision. However, either because we want to give away a terminal or because we believe that the time has come to change ours , we are going to look at the main indicators to clear up doubts.
According to the latest study by IO Research, 44.41% of users change their mobile phone after three or four years, while 34.11% do so between the first and second year. The rest of the users make it exceptional before the first year, something unusual. They are those who are within the first group, the ones that can be raised if the time has come to change mobile.
Performance suffers
The passage of time takes its toll on many hardware elements. The lack of performance is a clear indicator that we may need to change mobile. It goes without saying either that a terminal with three, four or five years, will have a much more limited autonomy than what it was in the beginning. The passage of time may have taken its toll on an aesthetic level as well, and have screen problems, bumps or other inconveniences that can hinder its correct operation.
Outdated features
The mobile phone industry is advancing at a frantic pace. The battle between the different manufacturers makes them advance by leaps and bounds. A mobile with several years on the market will be at a serious technical disadvantage compared to its rivals. Also, many newer applications or games may not work properly if our terminal has too much time. This may be the time to seriously consider change.
End of updates
Although it is in the third place on our list, it is not the least important. When our mobile is more than two years old, it is almost certain that our manufacturer has put it aside for operating system updates. This means that we will not have the latest functional updates. But more important if possible are the security updates, since a terminal with more than three years on the market, could stop receiving security updates. This aspect must be taken into account, since all the personal information that our device contains will be more exposed to possible vulnerabilities.
Miss out on technology
Keeping a terminal for a long time is losing all the technology and advances that are given generation after generation . Only in 2020 have we seen the mid-range advance, to show terminals with four cameras, 64 megapixel sensors, screens with high refresh rates or a faster charge more advanced than ever. If your mobile does not have any of this, it may be time to consider the change and be up to date.
The price is no excuse
We are living through the time of greatest competition between brands in history. It does not matter that we talk about the entry range, medium or high , the options for all pockets are wide. The terminals for less than 200 euros that offer cutting-edge technology are given thanks to the fierce fight between manufacturers such as Realme Xiaomi or Samsung. Changing your mobile and doing it at a low cost is possible. How about doing it this Christmas?