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Re:The iPhone is no longer Apple’s most important product by 43920 on Thursday August 01, 2019 @06:27PM (#20588955)
So far, the trend seems to be for Apple to support devices for 5 years after release [0]. Most apps will support at least 1 previous version of iOS, so your total lifespan is around 6 years total. Given that, you end up with:

XR: $750 / 6 years = $125/year

8: $599 / 5 years = $120/year

7: $449 / 4 years = $112/year

So assuming you plan to keep the device for its entire lifespan, I'm not sure it actually matters very much what you buy.

[0] http://infographic.statista.com/normal/chartoftheday_5824_io...

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Re:The iPhone is no longer Apple’s most important product by bfrog on Friday August 02, 2019 @08:35AM (#20592486)
This is my point exactly. My moto x4 is no slouch and does almost everything I want. Cost me $150.

Will easily last me 3-4 years.

50/year to own.

iPhone 8 assuming it lasts 4 years without battery/breakage means I could buy new moto x4 every year I own that 8. I get that its supported longer but these devices are heavily used and abused.

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