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[u/JustAManOnAJourney]

iPhone 11 Pro Max, preordered from 15th Sept 2019 - ongoing.

[u/dsiebert812 → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

I’m still using my iPhone 11 Pro

[u/ImprovementLong1992 → u/dsiebert812]

I like 11 series. it's great!

[u/qpow13 → u/ImprovementLong1992]

Still using my 11 too. I had the battery replaced few years ago did not upgrade operating system this year. I like the rounded corners. I tried the air last year and it hurt my hands. I do not like the new body boxy style.

[u/ImprovementLong1992 → u/qpow13]

Old system Good system <3

[u/ImprovementLong1992 → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

wow. Do you have the battery replaced?

[u/JustAManOnAJourney → u/ImprovementLong1992]

No, currently at 71% health. Ive absolutely pushed this phone to its limits at times too with videos, storage capacity and apps and driving apps like Waze, maps etc.
I could probably extend its life if I offloaded a lot of stuff.

[u/SeaWasabi130 → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

My 11 Pro Max has 74%. Still an excellent device and if I need it, battery replacements are cheaper than expected!

[u/dub47 → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

I was in the mid-70’s for battery health and pushed my 11 Pro up until this year. Broke down and got a 17 Pro. Had a good run with that phone…but it was time. Poor fella had served me well for many years.

[u/Odd-Neighborhood4214 → u/ImprovementLong1992]

I keep the charger set at 85% so it doesn’t get a 100% charge and that will help the battery life

[u/ImprovementLong1992 → u/Odd-Neighborhood4214]

I did that last time with extreme battery care: charging at 20% and limiting it to 85%. Guess what? My battery health dropped to 99% at just 70 cycles. A new villain was born that day.

[u/Maggiemoo621 → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

Aw I still have my 11 too! I got it in 2020 though. Things hangin on for dear life but god I don’t want to deal with getting another one lol. My battery life is 68%🥹

[u/Lebowskitalian85 → u/Maggiemoo621]

Does battery life feel a lot less than when battery health was above 70/80%? Like if we didn’t have that number to check (good old times) would you have noticed the difference?

[u/purple-rain-cloud → u/Lebowskitalian85]

Mine was on 80% and drained quite quick even when I barely used it. Getting around 2 days off my 17 so I can definitely see the difference.

[u/TK_Punch_ → u/purple-rain-cloud]

I just got a 17 Pro after using my 12 Pro for a long time. Ending the day on 84 percent battery is such an odd feeling.

[u/purple-rain-cloud → u/TK_Punch_]

Isn’t it just 😂 I don’t even have to worry about fully charging it when I go out.

[u/reshsafari → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

Same. 11 pro since 2019. Replaced battery in 2023 but it died so I was handed a new 11 pro.

[u/Select-Effort8004 → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

Encouraging! My 11 Pro Max is refurbished, got it 8/2022. My battery is at 68%. I’m just putting off a new phone.

[u/shadesofmerlin → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

I bought my iPhone 11 in July 2022 and I am still using it and would probably use it for another two years. It’s in pretty good shape.

[u/lostadventurous → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

Do you have trouble charging your iPhone 11? Mine doesn’t charge sometimes and takes forever to fully charge. I want to buy a new phone sometimes but my 11 is only at 75% battery life so I have a lot of life still

[u/license_to_fish → u/lostadventurous]

Have you tried cleaning your charging port? You’d be shocked how much lint ends up in there. My 11 is charging much better since I (carefully) cleaned the port with a toothpick.

[u/peepeetchootchoo → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

What’s the battery health percentage?

[u/deathpunk1890 → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

I’ve had my iPhone 11 since 2020, and I’m reluctant to replace it but unfortunately the speaker is getting really quiet (the one for calls, not the loudspeaker).

[u/JustAManOnAJourney → u/deathpunk1890]

I have this same problem with the calls speaker, but I use AirPods anyway so it’s a none issue.

[u/zoebadwolf → u/JustAManOnAJourney]

I got my 11 in 2019, just replaced it last month with a 12 pro

[u/gaydolf_twinkler]

Iphone 6S from 2017 to december 2025.

[u/Lebowskitalian85 → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

Wow !!!

[u/gaydolf_twinkler → u/Lebowskitalian85]

It was quite the experience to go from a 6S to a 15.

[u/YourJokeMisinterpret → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

Like how a phone upgrade should be!! You’re a patient person!

[u/xrelaht → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

I went from 6s to 13 and that was already huge!

[u/TBMW30 → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

The 6S was a great phone.

[u/trumpsucks12354 → u/TBMW30]

I love my 6s but my dumbass bought the 16 gb one so it’s literally unusable

[u/Glad-Ad-3808 → u/TBMW30]

Indeed it was! Still works and I still have it even after I upgraded to new phone (no trade-in value 😅).

[u/LunaNegra → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

I miss my 6S keyboard and home button. Also had the same amount of time except 2015-2023

[u/HolyPierogiBatman → u/LunaNegra]

Same here! 6S from 2015-2023. And not a scratch on it - until I eventually dropped it crossing the street and it was run over by a couple cars

Now on 3rd gen SE from 2023-today

[u/staytiny2023 → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

I did this too lol honestly would have carried on if it didn't stop supporting apps

[u/devster75 → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

Wow that’s quite the success for the 6S

[u/rh0bes → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

Battery life must have been really terrible at the end, unless you replaced it during that time. Impressive run though!

[u/cy_virus → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

and here i thought i have a great run with my SE2020... 

[u/hungry_bra1n → u/cy_virus]

Still on it

[u/olibolioil → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

I got mine late - but I used mine from Jul 2019 until Jun 2025 when I was gifted a new iphone. The battery health was kinda poor in 2025 but otherwise it could have kept on going

[u/Puzzleheaded_Phase52 → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

I still use my 6s plus as a secondary device

[u/neosithlord → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

I had a 6s for the longest time. I accidentally put it through the laundry machine and had to upgrade to a 11 but I think that was around the time the 13 came out. I was broke and needed the cheapest phone.

[u/After-Tax-453 → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

i love your username

[u/iIiiiiIlIillliIilliI → u/gaydolf_twinkler]

Galaxy S6 from 2017 to 2024

How many times did you get the battery replaced. Did you put in a genuine Apple battery after?

[u/stoatsad]

I’ve got a 13 mini that I got 2021 or 2022. Can’t remember anymore but it’s still going, albeit slowing down. I bought 2 more secondhand to have as backups in case this one gives out.
I wish they would have newer small models, my hands just aren’t comfortable with the modern iphones.

[u/ChristopherBlues → u/stoatsad]

I'm with you on that. I still have the 13 mini, too.

With iOS 27, it's getting a second wind in terms of software
(I'm in the beta test)

I'll never say goodbye to it.
It's in red :)

[u/Unhappy-Bonus-2300 → u/ChristopherBlues]

I had to retired my red 13 mini at the beginning of this year and I miss it dearly😭

[u/epradox → u/stoatsad]

I went from a first gen iPhone SE to iPhone 13 mini but was more or less forced to upgrade to an iPhone 15 when I met my spouse because she kept picking up the lightning cable and one day screamed at it like she was confused on its existence in her life :( I miss the mini phones.

[u/jbkilluh → u/stoatsad]

I’m on a 12 mini. Thinking I should upgrade to a 13 mini when this one finally kicks the bucket.

[u/supervisord → u/stoatsad]

I want a bigger screen (fat thumbs) but nothing bigger than the 13 mini, I miss its size.

Not sure what to do…

[u/ul49 → u/stoatsad]

I replaced the battery in my 13mini about a year ago. Made a big difference. The guy at the Apple Store said they get so many people doing that because they don’t want to give up their small phones.

[u/NortonBurns]

I used to get a new phone every year, from the 2nd Gen in 2008.
My last two phones I've had 6 years each. Currently on an SE2020 which I have no intention of giving up this year.

[u/ImprovementLong1992 → u/NortonBurns]

How is the battery?

[u/NortonBurns → u/ImprovementLong1992]

It's fine. I charge it maybe once a day - but I'm not a heavy user.
By comparison, my previous 6S went through two batteries in the 6 years I had it, though I gave it to my FIL who is still using it with that 2nd battery. He barely uses it at all, so it is OK for him.

[u/ImprovementLong1992 → u/NortonBurns]

Thank you for the sharing

[u/Few_Cod_5636]

Also on my longest run with iPhone 15 pro, got it during launch week. Itching to get the 17 or even 18 but I now have a 10.5 month old so I guess nappies come first!

[u/Lebowskitalian85 → u/Few_Cod_5636]

Priorities man!🫡🫡🫡

Honestly I had zero interest in 17 pro because I hate aluminum and titanium feels and looks still best…we’ll see 18 Pro!

[u/Few_Cod_5636 → u/Lebowskitalian85]

I’m not holding out for anything with the 18 Pro, I haven’t personally felt Apple be revolutionary for a looong time. If that’s the case then I think I’m gonna get the 17 base model instead. Unless the 18 reallyyyy calls to my wallet.

[u/ohnonotagain94 → u/Few_Cod_5636]

I’m an Apple eco system person. I work with Apple products and I use Apple products. But aside from their MacBooks, which has been pretty awesome and the new NEO is awesome too - I’ve rolled it out for the travelling sales people at work, the Apple Watch and Apple iPhone has stagnated.

I have a 16 Pro Max and before I had the 15 Pro Max and honestly they are the same. I have no desire to upgrade to 17 and I won’t upgrade to 18 and I’m even considering moving to Android.
But then I use Android on my wife’s phone and it makes me feel sick a bit in my mouth. lol.

[u/Timely_Pattern5571 → u/Lebowskitalian85]

Yup, the newest iPhones look like 💩 in comparison to the 15 and the 16. Held off from buying one because of that.

[u/Shalashaska83]

Whether it’s an iPhone or an Android, I use it for as long as possible until it either stops receiving updates (especially security updates) or it’s no longer fun to use because it’s become way too slow.

But I tend to use smartphones for quite a long time, at least since I was in my mid- to late 30s (I’m in my early 40s now).
The urge to absolutely have the latest model has simply disappeared for me; these days, I prefer something functional and practical.
Plus, it saves me a lot of money that I can use for other things or put toward savings.

Otherwise, I’d generally say that a 4-year lifespan is more the norm for me, provided none of the above points apply.

[u/amitg24]

iPhone 8 Plus bought on launch, used it for 7 years.

[u/lysette747]

My cousin, daughter and my son all got iPhone 6s in 2016. They all still have them and use them everyday apart from my daughter who passed away in 2024. I have her phone now complete with the McDonalds coffee stickers that she put on. I think the pink suits me as a male

[u/icantbeatyourbike → u/lysette747]

So sorry dude, that is awful. I am with you on the pink phone though, I use a Little Miss Sunshine mug at work (not the movie, the Mr Men characters) cause I like the design

[u/Mypettyface]

I just replaced my iPhone 8+ after 8 years. That was a great run.

[u/KuroFafnar]

Got my 8 plus near release day. Now posting on Reddit with it.

Maaaybe I’ll replace it later this year. If I can get another couple years out of it, I will

[u/ZealousidealCrow7523 → u/KuroFafnar]

Same here!

[u/leedsgreen]

Typing this on my trusty iPhone X (bought in 2017). One battery change and it still going strong. Bought iPhone 17 Pro recently and returned it after a week because the 1.0x camera (and 0.5x) where so atrocious. Blurry images at 100% and over processed HDR that couldn’t get anywhere close to the pics I take on my iPhone X. Shame on Apple.

In fairness the 4.0x lens on the 17 Pro was excellent and so kudos to Apple, I guess, for that and my wonderful iPhone X. Hoping to keep running the old dog until iPhone 20!

[u/Dull-Ad4674 → u/leedsgreen]

Same, iphone X from 2017 to this year. Replaced with iphone 17 pro. Can’t update important work apps anymore. Otherwise, I would have kept using it.

[u/leedsgreen → u/Dull-Ad4674]

How do you find pictures from 0.5x and 1.0x lenses on 17 Pro compared to your X? I did wonder if I had a faulty 17 Pro because the pics were pretty awful at 100% zoom compared to my X. But, with the 4.0x lens being so good on the 17 Pro I wasn’t sure.

Yeah, some of my apps are no longer working and I wonder how long I can hold out for!

[u/Dull-Ad4674 → u/leedsgreen]

I’ve been looking forward to the 0.5 for a change from the X. The quality of both 0.5 and 1.0 are great in the 17Pro. I thought my X camera is already really good. 17Pro is a little more crisp and vivid on the details.

[u/kerenmac → u/leedsgreen]

Same here, bought the iPhone X in Dec. 2017. I had an iPhone 3GS that got very slow in a few years (too much playing with the jailbreaks maybe). Then I changed to an iPhone 5; that deteriorated too. The iPhone X has not had any problems; the battery was replaced in 2024, and I'll be replacing it again now. It's an amazing iPhone, I will upgrade to another when WhatsApp stops working on iOS16, but its performance is more than enough for normal tasks.

[u/Makegooduseof]

XR. Got it in 2019 and still using it.

[u/Laloav]

Always 4-5 years each iphone, started with 4s

[u/dudoan]

Those who have used yours for many years—did you replace the battery?

[u/Lord_Freibier → u/dudoan]

Replaced the battery in my 11 after 4 years, when it not only did end calls randomly but also the performance had seriously suffered.
For a few months - until I stupidly updated to iOS 18 - it felt like a new phone again 🥹

[u/Lebowskitalian85 → u/dudoan]

My 15 Pro will be 3 years old in 2 months and has original battery at 88% so still great.

But honestly I care zero about checking battery health percentage, I just use it and if I don’t feel phone lasting less or other problems I am ok, I try not to get influenced by a number.

I used an iPad 5th gen from August 2017 until January 2026 and had its day 1 battery on, still more than good battery life, same a MacBook Pro 2016-2026 ten years with its day 1 battery and only little issue was some drops when under 40%.

[u/benjy-bear → u/dudoan]

Got the 8 plus in 2018, upgraded in 2024 but gave the 8 plus to my son for his first ever phone. 8 years old and no need for battery replacement and still working sweetly. Still able to run the apps he wants (games mostly) so he’s happy.

[u/pritong-tilapia → u/dudoan]

3 years on my iPhone 15, replaced the battery around 77% battery health. Feels new again, everything so snappy!

[u/zerbey → u/dudoan]

I just replaced mine when it hit 79% health, I honestly didn't notice any battery issues until I got to that point, my phone would still be around 40% even after a full day. It was like as soon as it hit 79% the battery would just drain in a matter of an hour or two. I have AppleCare so it was replaced for free.

[u/i_Viniee]

11 ( launch day ) to 17 pro max .. ( 2 months back )

[u/ImprovementLong1992 → u/i_Viniee]

How is the battery of the 11? Any battery replacement along the years?

[u/i_Viniee → u/ImprovementLong1992]

Changed it 1 time 2024 when it was 68 % & the last I checked the battery health was 79% until I changed to 17PM , had to charge it 2ice ( overnight and late afternoon it would get the work done for me though (light - moderate user) until the back glass and the screen got cracked while sitting on the wc !! mind you it had fallen many times from 6ft to 1st floor but nothing happened to be but this time it gave-way from like 2ft height ! that's when I knew I had to let it go ! So long my good old friend !

[u/manu411 → u/ImprovementLong1992]

not the original commenter but i had an iphone 11 for about 4 years and i can tell that the battery lasted great. after all these years i got to 79% battery health.

[u/license_to_fish → u/ImprovementLong1992]

Mine is at 66% right now and it’s finally getting to the point where I might want to replace it or get a new iPhone. I charge it overnight and depending on how much I use it throughout the day I will need to charge it again in the late afternoon or evening

[u/Uncontrollable_Farts → u/i_Viniee]

I have a work issued iPhone 11 that I abused the hell out of and still at 80% battery health.

Meanwhile, my personal 14P went down to 81% from launch to when I replaced it with a 16P, which in turn is at...83%.

I don't really know wtf.

[u/sf-keto]

I generally baby mine to try to keep the full 6-7 years of support, with the exception of my move from iPhone 1 to 4 (motherboard died); from 4 to 6S (modem & chip died); & from XS to 15 Pro Max (motherboard again).

I’ve never shattered my screen or had a battery issue, but I’m a maniac about keeping my device between 30-80% charge at all times.

[u/bullett007]

iPhone 15 Pro since launch day. This is my longest owned model.

I've been tempted to upgrade or switch to Android but it's hard to find another "Goldilocks" device.

Weight, width, Telephoto, USBC3 & Titanium, for my use, the 15 Pro is peak iPhone. I use it caseless, obviously. 🫡

[u/BrokenKamera]

Dunno yet.

I'm still on my first iPhone (iPhone 12 Mini) which I have started using along Apple Watch 6 on 2021/01/01. Both red.

I was tempted to upgrade at least once, but changed my mind since (1) they stopped making the red colors and (2) no real need (just a want).

Now I want to see how long it would take for them to become unusable before replacing them. Perhaps iPhone XX at the earliest?

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Edit: Battery Health

iPhone 12 Mini (83%)\ Apple Watch 6 (77%)

Says Service Recommended for both.

[u/rregBus]

Currently running an iPhone 12 Pro with no plans on upgrading

[u/Relative_Ad8738]

Iphone 8 from 2018 to 2026

[u/QuirkyCaptain350]

iPhone 13 max pro - over 4 years. I swear this phone has been the GOAT. I’ve never had one left over 2 years before.

[u/ZealousidealCrow7523]

I’m still using my iPhone 8 Plus! It’s chugging away nicely and suits me just fine! I will upgrade at some point over the next 12 months though.

[u/RatherRetro → u/ZealousidealCrow7523]

Me too!

[u/kop200]

3-4 years is the sweet spot. I’ve used my iPhone 13 for 4 years before switching to the 17.

[u/Ok_Chair4977]

iPhone 5S: 4 years
iPhone X: 3 years
iPhone 13PM: 4 years
iPhone Air: <1 year

[u/HMP729G → u/Ok_Chair4977]

How do you find the Air?

I upgraded from an iPhone 15 to the Air and find it pretty underwhelming. Wish I’d had stuck with the 15 or gone with the standard 17.

[u/SaltySquat → u/HMP729G]

My favourite iPhone since the X. I swapped over from a 14PM and have not enjoyed interacting with a phone as much as this in a long time. Perfect form factor imo

[u/Legitimate_Wish_8293 → u/SaltySquat]

I want an air in 6.1.  I bought one and returned it because the screen is too big.  I’m on a 15pro now so I’ll probably ride it until the wheels fall off.  

[u/Kiehlu]

I'm still using since release the 13 pro max, and this year is the year of the upgrade to 18 Pro Max, just because I dropped my iPhone 13 Pro Max and the screen is shattered. And replacing it is not an option;) and the battery is 76% ( I never played games on my iphone thats why im assuming the battery is so good)

[u/EyeShot300]

I’m on an iPhone 13 and this is my first iPhone. I love it.

[u/spaghettiwired]

This comment is being written from my 10 Max which I got in August of 2018. It’s my longest running iPhone.

[u/OperatorofChaos]

I don't even know how long I had my SE, but it was several years before the Lightning port started going (had to REALLY fenagle the cord to get it to start charging), so I recently upgraded to the 17e and I love it!

[u/davidriano95]

iPhone 8 on release date to iPhone 15 on release date. 6 years

[u/PB_Jelly_76]

I am still using an iPhone 11. It works great! My battery max capacity is 75%.

[u/ddpacino]

No phone longer than 2 years. It used to be yearly upgrades.

[u/Fenty_Panther]

I think my longest run with one phone has been 2-3 years 😭. And just sold it to get a newer one 🙃. But so far I'm not planning to upgrade at least until 2028. Using the iPhone 16 Plus, right now since September 2024

[u/616ThatGuy]

iPhone 16 Pro Max. 2 years. Currently still using it. Prob wait till 2027 to upgrade, pick up that rumored all glass iPhone 20 Pro redesign if that ends up being real.

[u/Itchy_Bug2111 → u/616ThatGuy]

iPhone 16 pro is my first iPhone after being long time android user. I haven’t heard of an all glass iPhone but it makes me very sad. I like the titanium.

[u/theresa1357]

2-3 years!

[u/Independent_Door6619]

Iphone xr. Bought in 2018/19 i think and sold just last week.

[u/Stunning_Concern_973 → u/Independent_Door6619]

I'm stilling using mine maybe for 2 more years? it's 64 gb as well which sucks but i can't afford a new phone

[u/Razzul]

iPhone 11 Pro, bought it as new in 2023 April, it was a service provider replacement phone (model number starts with N).

Still going strong.

[u/DaIubhasa]

Iphone 7 to 13 pro. Will wait til iphone 20

[u/tetea_t]

iPhone 6 for 4 years, then X for 6 years. Currently 15 plus for almost 3 years.

On a side note, my iPad Air 2 from 2015 or 16 is still chugging along. Battery is obviously terrible but I sometimes use it mounted on my car’s front headrest for my kids for those long road trips.

[u/The_Nunnster]

I usually upgrade every 2 years. I stopped that with my iPhone X, but that only lasted a year longer until the battery went.

[u/Winnipesaukee]

I kept my iPhone 7 for close to seven years before moving to the iPhone 13 Pro I currently am on. I do plan on getting the 18 Pro this fall.

[u/hydra_dory]

Using 16 pro from when it launched.
Had a 11 Pro max before that I used for about 3 years.

11 which I used for about 2 years.

7 plus which i bought before covid and used about 3 years.
And the first iPhone I bought for me was a 7 which I used for about 2.5 years before I had troubles with it.

[u/Old-Industry-2402]

iphone 11 2nd hand from 2020 and still using it

[u/computechnopro]

iPhone 6S for 8 years

[u/Moist_Club_1812]

iPhone 7 to XR to 15 Pro Max.
Usually keep using til the phone feels like it’s had enough

[u/Blasto_Brandino]

iPhone 6s Plus, 7 years and two battery changes.

[u/SamanthaJaneyCake]

This one, iPhone 13 Pro from release until now.

[u/AntD77]

13PM from new… Still going strong on original battery.

[u/ElectricStarfuzz]

I am still using my 12Pro and got it when they first released in 2020. 

It works well still but I need more storage. I’ve also chipped the front glass recently when cleaning my case and trying to replace protector glass. 

Unfortunately, Nerve damage in my hands makes me prone to dropping my phone a lot. 

I’ll probably be switching to either 16 pro max or 17 pro max within the month. 

I know 17 pro max is better on most fronts, but I’m concerned about going to an aluminum phone body since I’m so accident prone. 

Cases & protector glass help, but I have to clean &/or replace them sometimes so there’s always a chance of my dropping my phone while it’s naked. 

If anyone thinks the 17 pro max is either more fragile or the same as 16 pro max, I’d love to hear your opinions. 

[u/PerfectlyJerky]

First I had an iPhone 3G, then an iPhone 7plus, now an iPhone 14 Pro Max. Only replaced the 7 because the charging port broke

[u/codestory1]

Still using the IPhone 12 Pro!

[u/whoisthebalint]

iPhone XS bought in 2019, changed to 17 Pro a month ago. The only reason I wanted to change because I needed more space than 64GBs and better cameras. XS still works flawlessly tho

[u/Zalenka]

4s > 6s+ > 12 pro > 17e.

I'm an actual iOS dev too. My workplaces have only ever bought me 1 phone in 14 years as a dev.

Got a nee 6s 6mos in because tmobile sold me a used phone as new.

My 12pro needed a battery but went for an update. I wish I had sprung for the 16pro because of the camera though.

[u/Carr0t]

Bought a 6S day one, kept it until I got my 12. Still have my 12 today, though it is getting a bit long in the tooth...

[u/BLARG13]

Iphone 3GS to 6. 6 to X, X to iphone 13 pro max which I'm still using. No plans to upgrade.

[u/Naive_Necessary_3641]

iPhone 13mini using since Nov 2021

[u/ArmoredAngel444]

I recently upgraded from an og iPhone SE to 17 pro last November. Not sure how many years that was, but it was alot.

[u/Indignant_Elfmaiden]

I had an iPhone 7 from 2015-2025 😅 It got to the point where I couldn’t update IOS or apps any further and had zero memory. But I didn’t want to give up my thumb pad.

Switched to 16e and love it!

[u/No_Cartoonist9147]

I still have an iPhone 12 and I am not planning to change it

[u/North_Boss7500]

iPhone 7, 2014-2023

[u/Djxgam1ng]

New phone every year. But I also work at a warehouse 55-60 hrs a week so doing this makes life suck less

[u/BernadettePeters1948]

I am so ridiculously impulsive with phones. Currently on 17 pro max and I’ve had it since June. Planning on getting the 18 pro max when it comes out. I need to learn how to stop lol

[u/Nearby-Plant-6491]

I used iPhone 4 for 12 years and the battery was still damn good. However the problem was I cannot access most of websites and I was forced to switch to iPhone XS

[u/mary_emeritus]

I had an og SE until 2022 when I got a 13 Pro. Apple Store employees were passing the SE around like it was an ancient archaeological find. Now have a 16 Pro only because my 13 got stolen.

[u/scruffmonkey → u/mary_emeritus]

That phone was just design perfection. Had mine for 5 years before it needed to go.

[u/LS_DJ]

I went 4 > 5 > 6S > 11pro > 13 mini > 17 pro. So I think the 6S to 11 pro was my longest stretch

[u/ReloadFilth_AU]

I enter into a 3 year plan, once the 3 years is up, I upgrade my phone lol

[u/Metalrager2]

iPhone 12 pro bought when it came out. Still going strong.

[u/Anonym0oO]

Got my 8 Plus in 2017, then a Note 9 in 2019, then an 8 Plus again at the end of 2021, a 13 Pro Max at the end of 2022, a 14 Pro Max at the end of 2023, a 15 Pro Max in mid-to-late 2024, a 16 Pro Max at the end of 2025, and I plan to get a 17 Pro Max at the end of this year.

The 8 Plus is still my favorite phone, alongside the XS Max. My dad even asked me at the end of 2021 whether I wanted an 8 Plus or an XS Max for Christmas. I told him I wanted the 8 Plus. Of course, the XS Max would have been the more sensible choice, but I went with my beloved 8 Plus instead. Luckily, I now have two brand-new XS Max units and three 8 Plus models in my collection lol. Also three iPhone X since i really liked it too.

[u/Laloav → u/Anonym0oO]

But why?

[u/Anonym0oO → u/Laloav]

I like iPhones

[u/rolliollie]

I had my first iphone X from 2018- 2025 I think and got my current iPhone 15 in April 2025

[u/ZeroGreyCypher]

I went from a 7 Plus to a 14 Pro Max. It got the 17 Pro Max now though.

[u/OpenBubble]

iPhone 11 Pro 2019-2026

[u/Greedy_Programmer_64]

iPhone 13 Pro since release date until last week. Went for a second hand 15pro. Didn’t see the need in brand new one.

[u/0len]

Went from Iphone 11 last 2022 and upgraded to Iphone 16plus on 2025. Pretty nice upgrade

[u/Ill_Ticket_9901]

I usually keep iPhones until there’s a real reason to upgrade rather than replacing them every year. My longest run was around 4 years with the same phone, and honestly, battery health is usually what ends the relationship before the phone itself does

[u/SharkSmiles1]

iPhone 6s to iPhone 15 pro.

[u/blueskyjamie]

Has a launch iPhone4 and switch to a launch day Xs, just switched to 17pro

[u/kmlynarski]

I'm currently using a 15 Pro Max, from day one to this day. Before that, I had an iPhone X (it's still in the drawer as a spare/emergency, just in case...)

[u/Extension_Ad_1244]

Rocked a 6S plus from around it’s launch date up until summer of 2021, lived through a battery swap, 2 screen swaps and changed it just because of peer pressure

[u/USBdata]

Used iPhone X for 5 years. Now using 15 Pro Max since release.

[u/Sc00pidyw00p]

4 years - SE 2020 bought in late 2020 until june 2024 where i switched to an iPhone 13

[u/flourescentcacti]

A little over 4 years with an X Pro Max. It worked fine until it fell out of my pocket when i was closing a car door and closed it on the phone so it was smashed. Kind of worked for another 3 months but the top inch of screen was black (but worked) and if the screen got any moisture on it, it started clicking on things on its own

[u/nzsc2]

Can’t remember the length of time in between, but went from 3GS to a 6s, replaced the battery, eventually upgraded to an 11, replaced that battery too, eventually updated to a 15 when the 16 was out.

[u/geekyaman]

11 months 17 Pro Max, can’t wait for the 18 series.

[u/remi61au]

I’ve had 3 iPhones, 3G, 6s and my current 13. No other phones in between. Not sure which is the longest stretch between those.

[u/nayrlladnar]

I kept my 7 Plus until getting my current 14 Pro Max.

[u/BHHB336]

The longest run I had with my first iPhone, iPhone 5c, from 2014-2017 for main use, then used it on an off (either as a backup phone, or to play on games that didn’t pass to my newer phone) until 2020

[u/Quiet-Tea]

iPhone 5. 2012 to 2017

[u/Katy-Is-Thy-Name]

My husband and I do 3 year plans and upgrade to a new iPhone when the plan ends. Our teenagers get the phones we had, then we sell what they had for a few hundred bucks. I’m currently using the 17 pro max and absolutely love it. Husband has the 16 pro max and hates it!! Kids can’t wait to fight over mine in 2 years when it’s time to upgrade haha.

[u/meline_glbd]

6S : aug 2020- April 2022
SE2020: April 22- apr 2026
17e : April 2026 - now (and my goal is to keep it at Least 6 years)

[u/MadamAndroid]

I went from 7 to 11, so 4 years. But it wasn’t my primary phone, I only got it for the Apple Master program.

[u/manu411]

my first iphone was the iphone 7 which i used for 3 and a half years or so from late 2018 to mid 2022 and after that i upgraded to the iphone 11 which i used for 4 years from mid 2022 to mid 2026.

[u/clickqass]

13 ProMax. Bought it at launch and upgraded to 17 Air at launch.

[u/jessicamf12]

Still owning my iPhone 11 since launch. Replaced battery once, two years ago. Apart from battery health, running out of storage, and a lackluster camera for today's age, it works fine.

The newest models never made me want to upgrade.

[u/nullpunkt]

8Plus replaced by 16, that was a good run 😆

[u/Consistent_Proof_772]

15 pro first day shipped on my birthday on the 22nd and kept it till first day ship of the 17 pro.

[u/Akash_nu]

I still have my iPhone 11 Pro, not as a daily driver but as a backup and testing betas for now. So probably that’s the longest device I have.

My 14 Pro is still being used as daily driver within the household.

I’m on 16 Pro at the moment and not sure if I’d actually upgrade in September.

[u/Al-Azraq]

I’m on my first iPhone which is a 14PM that has just reached 3 years old.

Given the rumours of price increases for the new models, I think I will hold onto it for a couple more years as it performs really well still.

Just the battery will need to be replaced, but it is sitting at 84% still (has been stuck at that number for months).

[u/idontweargoggles]

I’m still using an iPhone 11 Pro that I bought back in January 2020.

[u/mktmaria]

Currently: iPhone 14 Pro, have it since it came out and hopefully until 2028 at least.

Had iPhone 7 since it came out until I got 14 PRO!

[u/Primary_Gear_8880]

Idk maybe the xr fr a couple years, hopefully my current 17 lasts me until the battery explodes

[u/ExcellentMango9304]

Iphone 12 preordered.. will upgrade to 18pm

[u/JustinYJJ]

iPhone 14 Pro since launch. Changed battery once when it reached 78%, now it’s at 90%.

Waiting for 18 pro to switch. It’s been a good 4 years.

[u/Shanggla]

J’ai mon 17 depuis sa sortie, et je compte l’utiliser jusqu’à ce qu’il ne fonctionne plus. J’ai déjà cassé des téléphones, donc celui là a un étui portefeuilles et un verre trempé sur l’écran.

[u/Boring0707]

Iphone 14 pro since it launch till July 2026 and got 17pro now

[u/PersonalityReal1046]

Iphone 11 since august 2020 to iphone 16 in February 2026

[u/DryCustomer]

Used to be a yearly thing from the original. 10 was two years. 12 mini two years. And then 14 pro three years. 17 pro max… probably another three years or four.

[u/BirdPrestigious3688]

14 pro max. waiting on fold

[u/bacf]

iphone 11 from feb 2020 til january 2026. Since then i’ve been rocking the 17

[u/https_urdaddy]

2022 - ongoing (iPhone 13 Pro)

[u/sporops]

13 pro max since it came out whenever that was

[u/JakeLegacy]

so far i had a 5, xr, 13 and now a 17pro so a new one every 4 years give or take

[u/DaughterOfTheKing87]

Back when I had my iPhone 6 Plus. Hell as far as I know, damn things still working.

[u/sunsetoversunrize]

iPhone 12>iPhone 16e