Apple and Samsung phones depreciate the least after one year

30 October 2021
Huawei devices depreciate the most.

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Option A) Upgrade after 5 years, buy an Expensive Apple (eg iPhone X)
Option B) Upgrade after 3 years, buy a Luxury Samsung (eg S10+)
Option C) Upgrade after 2 years, buy a High-end OnePlus (eg OnePlus 8)
Option D) Upgrade yearly, then buy a Midrange Xiaomi (eg Redmi Poco F3)
Option E) Live under a rock, use Two cups One string ; )

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    • Anonymous
    • KZK
    • 31 Oct 2021

    Z, 31 Oct 2021You're talking like iOS is this pinnacle of technology... moreSo sad no one talked about how android copied it's way to be like iOS. Compare early version of both OS and currently you will see how much android has copied from iOS.

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      • LaC
      • 31 Oct 2021

      Anonymous, 31 Oct 2021Lol cl0wns in this site always recommending a Xiaomi. Like ... moreYou're talking like iOS is this pinnacle of technology. It's actually in my opinion a trash OS that only allows you to do what Apple wants you to do. Stop with this cult of personality.

        Makes sense,the market in general does not see Android phones as valuable devices,probably due to them being poorly built and filled with adware,they are not viewed as premium and therefore lose value much quicker. 🙂
        Apple are seen as pretty much the only premium smartphone manufacturer and therefore the market is willing to pay more for them.

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          • Anonymous
          • uu2
          • 31 Oct 2021

          This analysis is rubbish, and I'm being generous.
          What it actually means is:
          (a) Apple/Samsung brands do not upgrade their phones often, that's why older phones are still desirable.
          (b) More users prefer refurbished phones of these brands cause it's cheaper than new ones.

          If the data is provided for how often do you get broken phones for each brand considering their manufacture date, then we can tell if the phone of that brand are durable.
          Even this would be a generalization, as it depends on the assembly, QC.

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            • Anonymous
            • rJX
            • 31 Oct 2021

            This article focuses on the 12 month depreciation and then goes on to mention that Oneplus is 3rd, while Google is better in that regard

              Samsung buyback offers are also great!!!

                L.O.R.D, 30 Oct 2021iPhone buyers brag about receiving years of software and se... moreRecently they found out that the average ios user upgrades every 2-3 yrs which is the same as other Android phones.
                The five year software support scam has been exposed.
                But people trapped inside the ios cult simply have no clue that android already has things that will never arrive on their iPhones, even in the last year of their five year support program.

                  Anonymous, 31 Oct 2021But in a lot of countries, like mine they are never sold by... moreExactly, that's how it is where i live aswell... I must import the phone from the US to get one refurbished by the manufacture. But at that point may aswell buy a new one and get warranty on it.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • nYE
                    • 31 Oct 2021

                    Solun1, 30 Oct 2021What you described is certainly not a manufacturer certifie... moreBut in a lot of countries, like mine they are never sold by the manufacturer but instead by a 3rd party with 3td party parts.

                    Apple being the exception, they are still done by a 3rd party but Apple has to approve the proces and parts.

                    So in the end it depends where you live.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • nYE
                      • 31 Oct 2021

                      The Flip, 30 Oct 2021If Sony was listed here, they might actually rank 2nd. But ... moreSamsung innovates because so many people buy them and they keep earning money they can invest.

                      But innovation is not enough, look at LG, Samsung sells because of marketing and not because of innovation.

                        Solun1, 31 Oct 2021Come on, if you see an apple or samsung logo on some shop, ... moreNo, i don't see it there. (At least for Samsung phones)

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                          • Anonymous
                          • nYE
                          • 31 Oct 2021

                          Z, 30 Oct 2021And yet the same is the case with MacBooks even though Wind... moreNotebook market works in a different way.

                          Brand and updates are the reason iPhones hold their value, so yes brand plays a role too.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • nYE
                            • 31 Oct 2021

                            dbjungle, 30 Oct 2021This study was in the UK. Used Pixel prices definitely hav... moreThat makes more sense that way.

                              GAMIRSFM, 30 Oct 2021How can you tell who's manufactured certified refurbis... moreCome on, if you see an apple or samsung logo on some shop, it doesn't mean that place is certified. You'll find a complete list of certified places only on that brand's website.

                                At its going rate, the $600 Pixel 6 will only be sold for $200 within 12 months. Shows that none of these phones are really worth it until a year has passed. The Fold series still sells pretty high because it was sold intially very high. We'll soon have $2000 with no charger or cables in the box. Then we wait 2 years to get them for $500.

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                                  • KZK
                                  • 31 Oct 2021

                                  captain fokou, 30 Oct 2021They never lost Sony sensorsYes, it is. Sony has to apply license from US in order to supply Huawei. - https://www.huaweicentral.com/sony-loses-important-camera-sensor-orders-from-huawei-trying-to-apply-new-strategy/

                                  Thats the reason P50 using Omnivision.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • xZI
                                    • 31 Oct 2021

                                    The Flip, 30 Oct 2021I've sold several different electronic devices for ove... moreIf you want a higher resale value, don’t sell to companies. I sold my Samsung phone to a company and the price was terrible (but I had to because of the trade in promo Samsung often offers). As I know Apple doesn’t do this, preferred selling my outgoing iPhone via Marketplace and got a reasonably high value, even if the phone had a few problems. Only Chinese phones don’t hold their value well, as I learnt the lesson with one. Never bought another after that

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • xZI
                                      • 31 Oct 2021

                                      AnonD-731363, 30 Oct 2021Man worst decision not best buying apple. Nothing against... moreWhich Android UI are you talking about first? There are some Android UIs with over 20+ bloatware apps.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • xZI
                                        • 31 Oct 2021

                                        Anonymous, 30 Oct 2021"I wanted better camera" Oh I see. Shou... moreLol cl0wns in this site always recommending a Xiaomi. Like there are no other choices besides a Xiaomi? MIUI is rubbish.

                                        As iOS users value software quality, then the closest alternative in Android with great cameras and software would only be the S21 Ultra.

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